Since Erwin had taught her self-defense, he probably taught her something else too?Maisie’s heart was thumping even though she looked calm upon seeing him staring at her. She still smiled and answered. “Uncle Erwin saw how tough it was for me to take care of the kids by myself, so he taught me how to defend myself. That’s not too much, is it?”Nolan smiled. “Of course not.”Even if his pretty little wife wouldn’t tell him, he would still find out one day. After Maisie finished her meal and left the private room, Wynona, who was hiding nearby, was waiting to see which officer she was spending time with.Her expression changed when she saw Hans escorting Nolan out.The man in the room was Mr. Goldmann?Hah! That was why she had rejected Francisco. She had her eyes on a more outstanding man!She couldn’t blame her for that!…Raven was scrolling on her phone in her bed. She quickly hid her phone when she heard someone entering and saw Maisie who was at the door. When their
Maisie saw Raven, who was with Wynona, among the crowd. Wynona saw Maisie, who was standing alone among the people and couldn’t help but smile. “I thought you had some tricks up your sleeve. Looks like it was just Mr. Goldmann’s help all along.”Raven didn’t dare look at Maisie. Although she hadn’t spread the rumor, Maisie still chose to hide things from her even when she asked her about it. Maisie didn’t see her as a friend, so why should she still care?When Wynona noticed that Maisie was looking at Raven, she put her arm around her shoulder and smiled. “How do you feel when even Rye doesn’t believe in you? A woman who goes around seducing men when she already has kids has no place here!”Everyone was shocked when Wynona said that. “What? She has kids?”“She looks young. Do you think it was before she was married?”“I guess she might not even know who the father is!”The gossipping surrounded her. Maisie didn’t show any emotions because she was so used to being the center
The onlookers were intrigued, and some started to instigate Wynona to accept the bet. Wynona’s face turned a little pale. She wondered why the sl*t in front of her wasn’t scared at all.What if she lost the bet?“Wynona, didn’t you say you believe in Rowena? Then, why aren’t you accepting the bet? Are you scared?” Maisie asked, grinning from ear to ear.“Who told you that I’m scared?” Wynona replied through gritted teeth, “Just you wait, Maisie. You’re going to kneel down and apologize to me!”She chose to believe in Rowena in the end, for she was confident that she wouldn’t lie to her.She pulled her phone out and made a call to Rowena. She also had switched on the loudspeaker.When Rowena answered the call, Wynona hastily asked, “Rowena, you’re Mr. Goldmann’s woman, right? Hurry up and tell me!”Rowena seemed to have noticed something. Her eyebrows crumpled down as she asked, “What are you talking about, Wynona?”“Rowena, I—”Maisie grabbed her phone away before Wynona cou
What a massive turn of events!They had initially been under the impression Wynona was the victim, but it now appeared to them that it was not the case. A few girls felt pity for Wynona when she had told them that she was bullied and beaten by a newcomer the other day, but now they felt she had brought it on herself after learning the truth.Since she had the nerves to do something like that, it went without saying that she could make up the whole thing about this newcomer. All colors were washed from Wynona’s face, and she stumbled a few steps back. The people around her were no longer looking at her sympathetically. Instead, they were pointing fingers at her, showering her with all sorts of criticisms.“Maisie, how… How could you!?” she shouted hysterically, her voice laced thick with sobs. “How could you do this to me!?”“How about you?” Maisie asked in return, her face stern, “How could you do this to me? I've forgiven you again and again, but look at yourself. You're the one
Maisie checked through her rifle and magazine before going on the field. After she ascertained that there was nothing wrong with them, she stepped into the field. “It seems like the world is really small. We’re back in the same group again.”The person standing next to her was none other than Logan.The instructor decided the grouping. He just randomly assorted them into groups regardless of their seniority, so it was totally fate that brought them together. Maisie laughed bitterly and said, “It seems like heaven is really not going to let me get this done in an easy way.”Logan harrumphed and replied, “I’m not going to lose this time.”The sharp crack of gunfire tore through the air. The bullets flew across the air and landed on their target like raindrops. The instructor recorded each group member's performance, in which Logan had the best performance. She reloaded the bullets with smooth movements, practiced and calm.Logan had been in the training camp for two years, and
“Snake! There’s a snake!”Francisco rushed out of the crowd and ran toward Maisie. However, the instructor stopped him and barked out his order, “Everyone, clear the site. The assessment is suspended!”“Sir, how is she?” Francisco asked anxiously.“A snake bit her, and she needs medical attention now.”‘Bit by a snake? Why is there a snake in the training camp?’“Maisie!” Cherie ran up to Maisie while Hans tended to her wound. “The wound on the back of her hand is starting to swell up. We’ve got to remove the venom from her first.“I’m sorry, Ms. Vanderblit. Please bear with me,” Hans cut open the wound bigger with Maisie's knife. Then, he squeezed the snake venom out of the wound slowly and repeated the same process.Maisie put up with the intense pain throughout the entire process. Her face was ashen pale, and beads of sweat were running down her cheek.“Quickly! Go get a stretcher!” Hans shouted at Cherie.“Okay! I’ll be right back!” Cherie replied as she ran toward the i
By the time Nolan got to the infirmary, he saw Helios and an older man in there.Nolan knew who the older man was and was well aware of why Helios was there. After all, only the Bouchers could make Professor Leonhardt come out of his seclusion.Professor Leonhardt was a serum specialist in the medical world. He had an aloof and eccentric temperament. Money and fame meant nothing to him, and the reason he was here was because of the Bouchers. Helios turned his head slowly to look at the incoming man and smiled. “You owe me one.”Nolan replied sternly, “I know. I will return the favor one day.”The doctor in the training camp felt honored since he could become Professor Leonhardt's helper. He assisted him while Professor Leonhardt was examining and treating Maisie.Professor Leonhardt drew some blood from Maisie and gave it to the doctor beside him. “Go get it tested right away.”The doctor was stunned for a moment. However, he did not dare to ask anything and took the vial of bl
Cherie walked outside the iron door and looked at Wynona, who was sitting behind the door in a panic. “The culprit has been apprehended, and he’s confessed that you’re the person who instigated him. Are you telling me that you’re still not going to admit it?”Wynona was flustered and shook her head. “I don’t know him, I really don’t know him!”‘How did it turn out like this? I didn’t do such a thing at all! Why doesn’t anyone believe me!’Cherie thought about something and felt sorry for Wynona. “You’d better pray that Maisie is fine because you’ve really messed with someone that’s totally out of your league this time around. After all, Maisie is Mr. Goldmann’s wife.”‘Mr. Goldmann’s wife!?’Wynona froze in place.‘Maisie turns out to be Mr. Goldmann’s wife? How is this even possible!?‘And the things that I did before this, did I just bring ruin upon myself without even knowing it? But I’m really not the person who released the venomous snake!’Cherie sighed. “Alright, you sho
“Daisie.” Leah and Morrison walked up to her with wine glasses. “You look so pretty today.”“Thank you,” Daisie said with a smile.Leah lifted her wine glass. “I propose a toast. Morrison and I wish you a happy marriage.”Daisie clinked glasses with her. “Same goes for you and Morrison.”After 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. “You were great earlier today.”She giggled. “Really?”Nolan added, “You’ll forever be our dazzling pride, so yes.”Daisie grinned as if she was still the little princess of the family.Nollace came over. “Dad, Mom, a toast to the both of you. Thank you for letting me have Daisie’s hand.”“Consider yourself lucky.” Nolan snorted softly, picked up his wine glass, and clinked glasses with him. “You’d better treat my daughter well from now on.”Nollace glanced at Daisie. “Don’t worry. She’ll forever be my one and only.”Maisie 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 carriage—the 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. Patrick’s 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 Daisie’s hand and smiled suddenly. “You have sweaty palms.”Daisie looked back at him and responded with a trembling voice, “I’m nervous.”He lifted her hand and kissed the back of her hand. “I’m here, so don’t be nervous. Just take it easy.”Daisie’s gaze landed on his wedding jacket. “You look nice in this uniform.”Nollace chuckled. “And my bride looks stunning too.”Arriving at the cathedral, Nollace was separated from Daisie. Accompanied b
“By the way, where’s Cameron?” asked Morrison.Waylon replied, “She’s accompanying her father on a stroll. I’m going to go meet them already, so I’ll leave you to yourselves for now. You can do whatever you want with your free time.”After saying that, he got up and left the couple.Morrison shook his head. “He’s changed now that he has a wife.”“You’re speaking as if you haven’t changed.” Leah got up instantly and left the restaurant.Morrison put his cup down and caught up to her immediately. “Hey, why would you leave me behind? Wait for me.”Maisie and Saydie came out of the private room and ran into Nolan and Quincy in the corridor.Quincy nodded. “Mrs. Goldmann.”Maisie stopped in front of Nolan, and Nolan grabbed her by her hand. “Have you finished catching up?”“Of course. Didn’t you want to go to the Hathaways’ villa with Dad in the afternoon?”Nolan smiled. “I was waiting for you. We’re just going over to have a meal together.”Quincy walked up to Saydie’s side and
Daisie grinned from ear to ear. “Then I’ll wear this crown on my wedding day, which can be considered an endorsement for my mom’s jewelry company and design.”Nollace hugged her from behind. “You can do anything as long as you like it.”…The 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, “Godfather!”Strix 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, “Nolly, I’m really looking forward to our wedding.”“Really?” Nollace gently dried the soft tips of her hair. “I’m looking forward to it too.”“I 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.”He laughed out loud and leaned down to her ear. “You know what? All the wishes in my life have come true as well.”Daisie turned her head around. “What are your wishes?”“Marry you, give you a wedding, and have our own kids.”She was stunned. Slowly, her face turned red due to her embarrassme
“Yeah, it’s true,” replied Zephir.“It seems like you’ve finally become more mature after coming back from your vacation.” Naomi patted his shoulder. “I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.” He smiled at her but did not say anything.…Soon, 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. “Mommy! Daddy!”She hugged both of them.Nolan petted her head and smiled helplessly. “You’re an adult now. You should stop acting like a kid.”She smiled back at them and said, “But I know I’ll always be your kid in your eyes.”Maisie chuckled and looked at the other people. “It seems like you guys had a lot of fun. Anyway, come in first. We should eat together tonight.”Freyja 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. “What a coincidence.”“Morrison and I were here earlier than you guys,” said Leah. “We only found out that you guys were here when Daisie posted a photo on her Facebook page.”Daisie pulled Leah to the seat and said, “Then you should stay a few more days with us.”After Morrison took his seat, Waylon introduced him to Freyja and Daisie. “She’s my sister-in-law, Freyja, and she’s my sister. Her name is Daisie.”“I’ve seen them before at your wedding,” said Morrison. “Your sister is my wife’s classmate. She has told me before.”“Since when did I become your wife? There’s a chance I may not marry you in the future,” said Leah.“We’re already engaged. If you don’t want to marry me, who else are you going to marry?” Morrison frowned, causing the crowd to break out in a burst of laughter, save for Daisie.She looked at Leah in disbelief and asked, “Engaged? When did you get engaged, Leah?” Leah cleared her throat and replied, “Well, I forgot to inform you abo
The stall owner said, “$10 for three chances.”“$10 for three chances only? That’s expensive,” commented Freyja.The stall owner raised his head and said, “I’m the cheapest around here. Other stalls offer $15 for three chances.” Daisie tugged at Freyja and said, “Let'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.”After that, she gave $20 to the stall owner and said, “Please give us six hoops.”The 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, “Leave it to me.”She 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. “What’s the matter? You can’t sleep?”“Yeah…” She buried her head in his chest and said, “I want to go to take a leak, but I’m a little bit scared.”Nollace kissed her forehead and said, “I’ll go with you then.”Both 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, “You wait for me here.”Nollace nodded. “Just shout my name if you need anything.”She 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 Nollace’s arm. “Alright, let’s go