Yael asked, โWhatโs going on?โOfficer Zaleski replied, โWe're here to investigate Katrina's accident case. We've collected some evidence, and we found that the accident has something to do with Ms. Hannigan.โMaizie shook her head nervously, โNoโฆ It wasnโt meโฆโOfficer Zaleski looked at her and asked, โDo you know Gideon, Ms. Hannigan?โHelios squinted his eyes. โGideonโฆ He was one of Tonyโs men, right?โOfficer Zaleski nodded. He told them that Gideon was the one who had killed Katrina in the car accident. He also told them that Gideon had received $500,000 in his bank account after the accident.The remittance account was the account that Tony had passed on to Maizie and was not frozen.Elder Master Boucher said something to Officer Zaleski and allowed him to take Maizie away.Samanthaโs face turned pale, and she covered her mouth. โIโฆ I didnโt expect it would turn out this way.โInitially, she was kind of sympathetic toward this girl. However, little did she expect that no
Maisie followed Nolan to the precinct for some follow-up on the case. She also said she wanted to see Maizie.Officer Zaleski asked an officer to take her into one of the interrogation rooms. Soon, a female officer led Maizie with both hands in handcuffs.Her face looked pale and haggard, and she had lost the former vitality that she had. Her uncombed hair looked as messy and dry as hay, and her bright and beautiful appearance had long disappeared.She glared at Maisie and scoffed. โWow, are you here to laugh at me?โMaisie straightened her posture and explained calmly, โMust you make everyone around you sound so complicated?โMaizie did not answer as Maisie looked straight at her. โI would never do anything to persecute you unless youโve overstepped my bottom line in the first place. But other than those things that Iโve done to you, I really donโt understand where your hatred for me stems from.โโThe hatred that Willow and Rowena had against me was justifiable.โWillowโs hatre
This would also be Maisie's last conversation with Maizie after the latter was imprisoned.Maisie was walking in the corridor, and Nolanโs figure could be seen standing not far away from the end of the corridor. He was waiting for her.He smiled as she approached. โDone talking to her?โMaisie nodded and stopped in front of him. โYeah, I just had to figure out why she hates me that much.โNolan held her hand and kissed her on her fingertips. โNo matter what others think, my wife is always the best.โShe stood on tiptoe to move closer to him. โAm I that good?โNolan wrapped his arms around her waist as a hint of amusement flashed across his eyes. โOther than the little tigress that I have to face head-on from time to time, youโre just fine.โShe choked on her own saliva. โWho are you referring to as a tigress?โHe did not say a word, but the hilarity that beamed through his eyes and brows intensified.โAhem, it seems that Iโve come at the wrong time.โ Officer Zaleski interrupte
Anthony approached them with a wine glass. โNolan, youโve come to support the project.โNolan smiled and took the wine glass from the waiter. โHi, Uncle Topaz. Your project has officially started, so, of course, I have to come to show my support.โMaisie grabbed a wine glass too. โCongratulations, Mr. Topaz.โAnthony smiled and toasted with them. โThank you for all your blessings.โTristan walked toward them with a young female companion. The woman standing beside him was probably in her 20s. She did not look extremely eye-catching but had an elegant temperament.Nolan clinked glasses with him. โIt seems that youโve found another pretty woman, Mr. Knowles.โTristan smiled and replied, โAn old bachelor like me canโt compare myself to those of you who have a family. So how can I attend such an occasion without a female companion?โAnthony smiled and turned to look at Tristan. โMr. Knowles, if you were willing to settle down and get married back then, you might already have a mansi
Bassburgh had always been warm during winter and cool during summer. The roses in the garden located just outside the window still looked delicate and beautiful under the meticulous care of the gardener during the winter.Maisie had been giving herself a time off recently and had left her company to Lucy to manage, and she took some time to visit Sapphie at Uncle Kennedyโs today.Sapphie was already half a year old, and her soft hair had grown a little longer. Her facial features were not fully grown just yet, except for her bright, big eyes that seemed to be able to fit the whole galaxy in each of them, and they would bend into two crescent moons whenever she smiled.โThis little girl will definitely grow up to be a gorgeous lady.โ Kennedy held Sapphie in his arms and was unwilling to part with her. Although he was not her biological father, he already regarded Sapphie as his own daughter after all the company that he had shown her throughout the past few months.Maisie smiled and
Maisie rubbed the bridge of her nose. โRyleigh Hill, are you dumb or what? Youโre engaged to Louis, and you dare to stay at Joeโs place for one whole night after grabbing a drink with him? Do you know what the public will do to people like you? Theyโll slaughter you on the Internet.โโI was in a bad mood that day.โ Ryleigh propped her head against her arm and stared blankly at the table. โHis ex-girlfriend had to attend a dinner, and why didnโt he think about my feelings and our engagement when he went to the banquet with her as her male companion?โMaisie narrowed her eyes.Ryleigh laughed out loud abruptly. โThe engagement is just a faรงade. If it werenโt for the marriage that the two families arranged, his ex might even be able to get back together again with him.โMaisie supported her chin with her hand. โIf Louis really wants to go back to Xyla, your engagement with him wouldโve gone down the sewage ages ago. Maybe thereโs another reason for him to accompany Xyla to the dinner.
Ryleigh wanted to take deep breaths, but she couldn't move because he held her so tightly. Louis only let her go when she stopped struggling. He held up her chin and got close to her lips, pushing the hair off her lip. โI wouldnโt give him a chance even if you liked him. I wonโt agree to call off our wedding.โRyleigh, your heart can only belong to me.โRyleighโs tears rolled down her face, unable to voice out the sadness in her heart. He kissed the tears on her cheeks away but continued kissing down her neck, then picked her up and walked toward the office. The pain took her breath away, and she almost bit his lips open. Louis kissed her cheek from behind her, tilting his head.The light behind the curtains turned blurry, shining on the overlapped silhouette reflected in the window. Until the evening, Ryleigh sat in the passenger seat wrapped up in Louisโ coat. Her eyes were on the view outside, her face looking tired and pale. Louis sent her home, carrying her in. He loo
Just like when Xyla had come to say thanks, she was just in the office for less than 10 minutes and nothing could have happened.Everything that Helios said made Louis think about Ryleighโs reaction, and she seemed to care.His hand was still on his forehead, then his head started to hurt. โI have no intention of getting back with Xyla. It was just an event for her new movie. She had another date that night, but something came up, so she came to me instead.โHe had agreed because he owed her, and it wasnโt too much to help. Helios put his hand on his shoulder and patted it. โI know you owe her, but itโs best to explain to Ryleigh. She doesnโt know what happened between you, so it was normal that she misunderstood.โThe next dayโฆThe music academy was planning the Christmas event. The students registered to join the clubs, but they were mostly for solo instrumentsโmost of the students went for piano and violin.In comparison, there were a lot fewer people who signed up to be pa
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