“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
Maisie wanted to sit up, but Nolan hurriedly supported her with a worried expression. “Zee, how are you feeling now?”Maisie looked at Nolan. The man had not slept for two nights, so his face looked a little exhausted while stubble was already starting to appear on his face.Although he looked a little disordered, it did not affect his appearance.“I’m feeling much better. I don’t feel any discomfort.” Maisie retracted her gaze. She sounded as if she had only fallen asleep.She then remembered something and asked, “By the way, my assessment results…”“You still care about your results?” Nolan frowned slightly and lowered his tone as if he was reprimanding a child. “Do your grades matter more than your life?“It seems that I have to punish those who organized the assessment. They’ve failed to implement good enough protective measures.”Seeing Nolan get up from his seat, Maisie stretched out her hand and grabbed the hem of his sleeve. “Sit down. You’re not allowed to leave.”Nola
Maisie could not come up with a reason that made sense, but she had a hunch that Wynona might have been framed. The person who had framed Wynona knew about her personal grievance with Wynona…When she was entranced by her own thoughts, she did not notice the person who appeared outside the door. “Maisie.”Maisie returned to her senses gradually and found out that it was Raven.Raven walked into the room uneasily, clasping the back of her right hand with her left palm. “Maisie, I’m glad to know that you’ve woken up. And I’m so sorry for what happened before this. I know that there’s no way that you’ll forgive me, and I don’t expect you to do so either. But I only want to apologize to you…“I know, I chose to believe in Wynona’s words instead of yours. That’s how I misunderstood you. I actually thought that you truly had never regarded me as a friend. But it was all my fault, I’m sorry. You must’ve been extremely disappointed that day, right?”‘I didn’t stand by Maisie’s side, nor d
“What were you thinking about?” Maisie lowered her gaze.The affection on Nolan’s face condensed at the bottom of his eyes, and the corners of his lips were lifted slightly. “I was thinking that when you’ve regained consciousness, I’ll chain you up to drag you to the town hall to marry you immediately, no matter whether your grades meet grandfather’s requirements or not.”He did not want to wait any longer. He wanted her to be his rightful wife, and he wanted to be able to write her name down in any column that asked him for the name of his spouse from now onward.Maisie did not expect that he would say this to her suddenly, but she knew that he was the person who had been taking care of her worrying about her for the past two days.‘If I were to really marry him…‘It’s not that it’s unacceptable.’However, something came to Maisie’s mind, and she pushed him away gently.Seeing that she lowered her gaze and remained quiet, Nolan asked in a muffled voice, “You don’t want to?”“I
After listening to what Nolan said about the Goldmanns’ history, Maisie was undoubtedly shocked and stupefied as if she had been told something extremely incredible.Nolan picked her up by her waist and placed her on his lap. “Zee, I’ve confessed everything to you now, so you should also know why my grandfather always brings Rowena along by his side and values her so much. This is all because Rowena’s grandparents were the ones who raised my grandfather.”Maisie pursed her lips and did not utter a single word.Nolan held her hand and placed it on his beating chest. “You have my word, as long as I’m still alive and well, I won’t let you suffer from any grievances, regardless if it comes from my grandfather, Rowena, or anyone else. Those people who make things difficult for you in the future can treat them as people who have offended me.“Even if it kills me.“I’m better off dead if I can’t keep my words to you or lose you.”Maisie stared in awe at Nolan, who was swearing to her wi
The wind blew lightly while Maisie’s words lingered in the air. Rowena’s expression froze. Women had a great sixth sense. She understood what Maisie meant—she was definitely not going to let go of Nolan. The woman had climbed all the way to her head and announced her authority there.“Ms. Summers, you don’t look well. Are you alright?” Maisie pretended to be oblivious. Rowena smiled like it was nothing. “If you appreciate your relationship with Nolan so much, I hope you cherish it.”“Don’t worry, Ms. Summers. I’m not going to let any other woman get a chance.”Any other woman included Rowena. Maisie walked past her. She felt satisfied when she saw her expression. Rowena’s face turned colder and went from bad to worse. This woman had been so lucky that even a snake couldn’t kill her. That was why Wynona, that useless woman, had lost to her but did she really think she could stop her from loving Nolan?Rowena took out her phone and sent a message: [Go look into the Vander
“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