Colton frowned deeply. โWhy isnโt she sending me any text messages or calling me?โLeonardo appeared at the door. โMr. Goldmann.โHe replied absentmindedly, โYeah?โโYour brother is here,โ replied Leonardo.After that, he turned sideways to make way for Waylon.Leonardo made a pot of tea for both of them, put the teapot on the table, and left the office.Waylon picked up the teapot and poured himself a cup of tea. โI heard that Freyja has returned to Yaramoor?โโYeah,โ replied Colton. โJust say what you want to say. There are only two of us here.โ Waylon chuckled. He knew something was troubling Colton. Colton leaned against the back of the chair and said, โIt has been a few days since she returned to Yaramoor, but she hasnโt given me any call yet. Iโm worried about her.โWaylon laughed. โIt has only been four days. Thereโs nothing to worry about.โColton crossed his arms in front of his chest and replied, โShe should at least give me a call.โWaylon placed the teacup in
Brandon opened the refrigerator, and there was nothing in it, leaving him feeling a little embarrassed. โI havenโt been preparing anything to eat in a long time. You should take a seat first. Iโll go out to buy some ingredients. What do you want to eat tonight?โFreyja sat on the couch. โWhatever, anything will do.โBrandon walked to the entryway, picked up his coat, and put it on. โOkay, then Iโll go out now.โFreyja stopped him. โDad.โBrandon turned back and was stunned for a short moment.Freyja added, โIโll go with you.โThe father and daughter went to the supermarket to buy some ingredients and food. Freyja had not gone out with her father for a long time. She vaguely remembered that she was only a few years old the last time her father took her out to play.Twenty years had passed in the blink of an eye.In the family that she used to have, her mother was mightily aggressive, and her father was extremely cowardly, and that combination caused the relationship between her
The living room was silent for a moment.Brandon was stunned for a long time, then lowered his head. โFey... I just donโt want to cause you trouble.โHe added slowly, โAnd thereโs no need to spend so much money on food. As long as itโs still edible, itโll get me going. Iโm still doing well now, arenโt I?โFreyja scoffed out of anger. โJust give it to me straight. Are the Pruitts running out of money already?โHe did not utter a single word.โI found out almost instantly when I first stepped into this place. The car parked outside is gone. You mustโve sold it. The things in the house havenโt changed much, but all the antiques that my mother bought back then are all gone now.โ Freyja pointed to the empty cabinet.โMother had gotten used to living a luxurious lifestyle, and the antiques were her babies, so thereโs no way that she would sell them away.โThat would leave me with only one possibility. Dad sold all the antiques and dismissed all the servants after my mother got into ja
Freyja knew that her father cooked up a feast last night only to store them in the refrigerator when they could not finish them.When Brandon saw Freyja had returned, he was flustered. He immediately closed the door of the refrigerator and explained, โItโs just last nightโs dishes. Throwing them away now will be a waste...โFreyja did not say anything and placed the breakfast on the table. โBuy as much as you can eat in the future. Try not to keep dishes overnight.โBrandon replied instantly, โOkay, Iโll do so.โBut she exposed him mercilessly, โIf I wasnโt here, you wouldnโt do so at all, would you?โBrandon walked to the table, pulled out the chair, and sat down. โDo you plan to go back to the college for a postgraduate program entrance examination?โShe peeled off the seal of a cheese sauce, grabbed some bread, and dipped it in cheese. โYes, Iโm going back to college today.โBrandon was about to say something when the doorbell rang.Freyja got up. โIโll go.โFreyja came to
Brandon did not dare to say no to that, so he could only bring their guest along.Colton squinted slightly. โGuest?โโAm I just a guest?โFreyja leaned over and glanced at him. โOtherwise, what else do you want to be? Youโre at my house now, so who are you going to listen to?โColton gnashed his teeth and responded in a low voice, โOkay, Iโll listen to you.โโThatโs right, good boy.โ Freyja took out some cash and shoved them into his hand. โThese are for grocery shopping. Donโt go on a shopping spree.โColton was rendered speechless.After Freyja went back to college, Colton went to the supermarket with Brandon to buy some ingredients, but the two did not talk much, making the atmosphere a little awkward. After all, they did not know each other too well.Colton did not like Freyjaโs family too much because of Sandy and Ken. However, Brandon was Freyjaโs father, so he still showed him some respect.โAhem, how should I address you?โ Brandon was the first to break the silence as
Waylon greeted him with a handshake. โMr. Warren, sorry to have kept you waiting.โHerald waved his hand. โNah, weโve just started. Come, let me introduce you to some of my business partners.โHerald led Waylon to several older men and introduced him enthusiastically, โAll of them have certain levels of cooperation with Dominic Constructions. This is Mr. Nixon Weeber, Mr. Torres Xanthos, and Mr. Mallon Holland.โWaylon nodded to each of them.Nixon laughed. โIโve always wanted to meet the second heir of the Goldmanns. Now that I get to meet you in person, you look as impressive as rumors have it. As expected of the son of the legendary Nolan Goldmann.โWaylon responded modestly, โYouโre flattering me, Mr. Weeber.โNixon sighed. โIf not for the fact that youโre already unavailable and occupied, Iโd definitely introduce my daughter to you.โTorres added, โIsnโt there another young heir? Mr. Goldmannโs elder brother? He must look a lot like Mr. Goldmann.โWaylon picked up the wine
Waylon smiled. โAs long as you donโt mind.โMinzy paused, then smiled. โOf course I donโt.โWaylon looked at his watch and said, โItโs getting late. Iโm heading home.โMinzy nodded. After he left, Minzyโs eyes shone.When Waylon got back to Emperon, it was already 10:30 p.m. He switched off the lights in the living room, went upstairs, and noticed the light coming from under the door, lighting up a small part of the dark corridor. โIs she still awake?โWaylon knocked, but there was no response. He pushed the door open and was shocked at the sight.Cameron was sleeping with her long legs crossed on the blanket. Half the blanket was on the floor while she wore a silky nightgown that might expose too much if she moved. He clenched his jaw. Was she testing his self-control? It wasnโt that great.Waylon stopped by the bed, leaned down, rested his hands on both sides, and planted a kiss on her lips without hesitation.Her eyes moved while she mumbled something.Waylon kissed d
Waylon left the room. Cameron frowned and fell deep in thought. Meanwhile, it was afternoon in Yaramoor. Freyja returned from her lectures. She wasnโt very comfortable leaving Colton and her father together because she knew Colton didnโt like her father. Her father was a softie, so it would be a disaster if Colton made him cry.She took out her keys, opened the door, and was immediately hit by the smell of alcohol. The two men had gotten some snacks and started drinking. They had finished up two dozen bottles of beer. Brandon had even taken out two bottles of wine that they were keeping. One of them was already empty, while the other had less than 1/3 left. Maybe he had drunk a little too much as he was crying like a child while holding Colton and an empty bottle.He said he felt sorry about this and that, as well as that he was useless. Colton had drunk a lot as well and was resting his head on his hand, not listening to what Brandon was saying. Colton poured him more wi
โDaisie.โ Leah and Morrison walked up to her with wine glasses. โYou look so pretty today.โโThank you,โ Daisie said with a smile.Leah lifted her wine glass. โI propose a toast. Morrison and I wish you a happy marriage.โDaisie clinked glasses with her. โSame goes for you and Morrison.โAfter the toast, Cameron walked up to Daisie with Waylon. Behind them were Freyja, Colton, Maisie, and Nolan.Maisie raised her hand and caressed her on the cheek. โYou were great earlier today.โShe giggled. โReally?โNolan added, โYouโll forever be our dazzling pride, so yes.โDaisie grinned as if she was still the little princess of the family.Nollace came over. โDad, Mom, a toast to the both of you. Thank you for letting me have Daisieโs hand.โโConsider yourself lucky.โ Nolan snorted softly, picked up his wine glass, and clinked glasses with him. โYouโd better treat my daughter well from now on.โNollace glanced at Daisie. โDonโt worry. Sheโll forever be my one and only.โMaisie chuck
In order to make way for the wedding carriage, other vehicles had been forbidden from accessing the route from the palace to the cathedral.Daisie looked out of the carriageโthe streets were crowded with citizens, and they were all there to witness this grand scene.Nollace, sitting on the side, was wearing a double-breasted dark blue military jacket. He looked tall and broad, and there were two St. Patrickโs Stars on his epaulets, one on each side, a full set of medals on his chest, and other complicated decorations.He held the back of Daisieโs hand and smiled suddenly. โYou have sweaty palms.โDaisie looked back at him and responded with a trembling voice, โIโm nervous.โHe lifted her hand and kissed the back of her hand. โIโm here, so donโt be nervous. Just take it easy.โDaisieโs gaze landed on his wedding jacket. โYou look nice in this uniform.โNollace chuckled. โAnd my bride looks stunning too.โArriving at the cathedral, Nollace was separated from Daisie. Accompanied b
โBy the way, whereโs Cameron?โ asked Morrison.Waylon replied, โSheโs accompanying her father on a stroll. Iโm going to go meet them already, so Iโll leave you to yourselves for now. You can do whatever you want with your free time.โAfter saying that, he got up and left the couple.Morrison shook his head. โHeโs changed now that he has a wife.โโYouโre speaking as if you havenโt changed.โ Leah got up instantly and left the restaurant.Morrison put his cup down and caught up to her immediately. โHey, why would you leave me behind? Wait for me.โMaisie and Saydie came out of the private room and ran into Nolan and Quincy in the corridor.Quincy nodded. โMrs. Goldmann.โMaisie stopped in front of Nolan, and Nolan grabbed her by her hand. โHave you finished catching up?โโOf course. Didnโt you want to go to the Hathawaysโ villa with Dad in the afternoon?โNolan smiled. โI was waiting for you. Weโre just going over to have a meal together.โQuincy walked up to Saydieโs side and
Daisie grinned from ear to ear. โThen Iโll wear this crown on my wedding day, which can be considered an endorsement for my momโs jewelry company and design.โNollace hugged her from behind. โYou can do anything as long as you like it.โโฆThe members of the Goldmanns arrived in Yaramoor two days before the wedding and stayed in the hotel arranged by Nollace. The royal family had reserved the entire hotel for receiving distinguished guests from Zlokova who came to attend the wedding.Members from the Bouchers and the Lucases showed up, and Sunny was also present.There were also some familiar faces from the Zlokovian entertainment industry. Hannah, Amy, James, and Charlie, who were close friends with Daisie, all came.Leah and Morrison were also on the invitation list.When Maisie came to the restaurant, the waiter led her into a private room.As soon as she saw the man sitting inside, she smiled and exclaimed, โGodfather!โStrix slowly turned around.She had not seen him for
The rest of the people laughed.The night came, and the entire city was shrouded in a mist of neon light. Daisie and Nollace returned to Taylorton after having their dinner.Her hair was wet as she got out of the shower. Nollace took over her towel and helped her to dry her hair.She sat in front of her dresser and looked at the person behind her through the mirror. There was a smile tugging at the corner of her mouth as she said, โNolly, Iโm really looking forward to our wedding.โโReally?โ Nollace gently dried the soft tips of her hair. โIโm looking forward to it too.โโI can say that my life is perfect now, right? Since I can marry and walk down the aisle with the man I love the most.โHe laughed out loud and leaned down to her ear. โYou know what? All the wishes in my life have come true as well.โDaisie turned her head around. โWhat are your wishes?โโMarry you, give you a wedding, and have our own kids.โShe was stunned. Slowly, her face turned red due to her embarrassme
โYeah, itโs true,โ replied Zephir.โIt seems like youโve finally become more mature after coming back from your vacation.โ Naomi patted his shoulder. โI wish you all the best in your future endeavors.โ He smiled at her but did not say anything.โฆSoon, it was the end of the month. Their vacation had come to an end, and they returned to Bassburgh.Maisie and Nolan were waiting for them in the courtyard. After getting out of the car, Daisie ran up to them. โMommy! Daddy!โShe hugged both of them.Nolan petted her head and smiled helplessly. โYouโre an adult now. You should stop acting like a kid.โShe smiled back at them and said, โBut I know Iโll always be your kid in your eyes.โMaisie chuckled and looked at the other people. โIt seems like you guys had a lot of fun. Anyway, come in first. We should eat together tonight.โFreyja and Cameron went to look for their kids after they went into the house. Charm and her two cousins were staying in the same room. All of them were sl
Nollace looked at them. โWhat a coincidence.โโMorrison and I were here earlier than you guys,โ said Leah. โWe only found out that you guys were here when Daisie posted a photo on her Facebook page.โDaisie pulled Leah to the seat and said, โThen you should stay a few more days with us.โAfter Morrison took his seat, Waylon introduced him to Freyja and Daisie. โSheโs my sister-in-law, Freyja, and sheโs my sister. Her name is Daisie.โโIโve seen them before at your wedding,โ said Morrison. โYour sister is my wifeโs classmate. She has told me before.โโSince when did I become your wife? Thereโs a chance I may not marry you in the future,โ said Leah.โWeโre already engaged. If you donโt want to marry me, who else are you going to marry?โ Morrison frowned, causing the crowd to break out in a burst of laughter, save for Daisie.She looked at Leah in disbelief and asked, โEngaged? When did you get engaged, Leah?โ Leah cleared her throat and replied, โWell, I forgot to inform you abo
The stall owner said, โ$10 for three chances.โโ$10 for three chances only? Thatโs expensive,โ commented Freyja.The stall owner raised his head and said, โIโm the cheapest around here. Other stalls offer $15 for three chances.โ Daisie tugged at Freyja and said, โLet's just give him the money. It isn't easy for them to set up a stall here anyway, so let's have some fun.โAfter that, she gave $20 to the stall owner and said, โPlease give us six hoops.โThe stall owner gave her six hoops. She had her eyes set on a bracelet. Although she knew it was fake, it was rather beautiful. She held a hoop and threw it toward the bracelet.However, she did not get it.She threw another two hoops at the bracelet, but her attempts failed, much to her chagrin. She had only three hoops left.Seeing that Daisie was prepared to give up, Cameron took over the rest of the hoops in her hand and said, โLeave it to me.โShe squinted and aimed at the bracelet. After that, she threw the hoop at it an
The night of the old town was silent. The air was filled with nothing but the humming of insects. There was a lamp hanging outside of the tent on the grass. The atmosphere was quiet. Daisie was tossing and turning in the sleeping bag as sleep just wouldn't come to her. Suddenly, an arm appeared across her waist as she was brought into a chest. โWhatโs the matter? You canโt sleep?โโYeahโฆโ She buried her head in his chest and said, โI want to go to take a leak, but Iโm a little bit scared.โNollace kissed her forehead and said, โIโll go with you then.โBoth of them came out of the tent. Nollace took a flashlight and led Daisie to a row of trees in the distance. Daisie turned her head and said, โYou wait for me here.โNollace nodded. โJust shout my name if you need anything.โShe walked into the forest and stopped in front of a tree not far away from Nollace.After she had done her business, she hastily got out of the forest and held tightly to Nollaceโs arm. โAlright, letโs go