Jenny recalled Graham's attitude toward Alec and nodded. "He probably does. They're already talking about the wedding arrangements.""Really? That's great." Stephanie was happy. "Now it looks like you and Alec will marry very quickly.""Not necessarily. My dad insists on getting a priest to tell us when we should marry. Who knows what the date will be." Jenny knew what Stephanie was thinking. She wanted to solidify things between her and Leoanrd after Jenny and Alec married.Stephanie smiled. She didn't think there was anything wrong with that. "You should get a nice date. Your marriage from before was sloppy. Now you have to take it seriously."As Jenny's best friend, Stephanie wanted her to be happy. Hence, she didn't think there was anything wrong with waiting for a bit.They talked in the coffee shop until night fell over the city. Jenny had to check on Alec's condition, so she didn't eat with Stephanie.Back in the villa, Jenny didn't see Alec in the living room. She went to
Although Jenny and Alec had gotten engaged, it didn't make much of a difference to her. She still went to work the next day.Possibly because of Alec's donations, the hospital hired a few more doctors. Even if Jenny didn't see the patients, they would be able to be treated.Jenny was satisfied with this. She was much more relaxed now.At night, Jenny received a call from Graham telling them about their wedding date. Apparently, the only time they could marry this year was in three months. Jenny was exasperated. She knew that the date would be beyond their expectations.Three months. She told Alec about it, who didn't have much of an issue with it. Three months was enough time for the wedding dress and the rings to arrive."Jenny, since we've already decided to marry, and the date has been fixed, should we go to Parrington to see Grandpa?" Alec was a little embarrassed. He and Jenny returned from Parrington less than two days ago.Jenny didn't refuse. "That makes sense. We shoul
Warrens smiled and quickly went to make the arrangements. He soon returned to Old Mr. Faust's side. "You can rest easy now, Mr. Faust.""Yes, I can." Old Mr. Faust had held on for a long time because he was worried that Alec would end up lonely. Now, even if he left this world, Alec would have his own family."When they first divorced, I didn't think I'd see this day coming." Warren remembered arranging the wedding for Alec. Back then, he thought that it was all a pity. Jenny was such a good person, but Alec didn't know how to cherish her.Who would have thought that after so many years, they would still end up together, with a stronger relationship than ever before?Old Mr. Faust was happy. "I think that they're very compatible with each other. It seems that God thinks the same as I do.""Yes. You are wise indeed, Mr. Faust," Warren said.As they spoke, Jenny was finished checking on all the patients, and Alec had gone to the hospital to bring her home."Didn't I say you didn't
After dinner, Alec went to his study once more to work on his sketch.Jenny didn't disturb him. She read in her bedroom. However, Gilbert suddenly called. "Gilbert, what's up?""Well, it's actually nothing," Gilbert said, hesitant to continue.Jenny could tell that something was amiss and asked, "Gilbert, you can tell me anything. We don't keep anything from each other.""I just want to ask you if Marigold has been to your hospital to do any checkups," Gilbert said after taking a deep breath.Jenny was surprised. She sat up at once. "Gilbert, why are you suddenly so concerned about her?"After he gave her that paycheck, they cut off all ties. Jenny thought Gilbert was truly that cold and never brought up Marigold to him again. But now, he was asking about her on his own.Maybe Gilbert thought his actions were weird, too. When Jenny asked him that question, he didn't know what to say. "I'm just asking."Just asking? Jenny didn't believe it."Have you seen Marigold?" Jenny asked
That was true, but Jenny still wanted him to sleep in his own room. "We'll be able to sleep together in the future. We should keep our distance now and enjoy whatever little time we have to ourselves.""Fine. Whatever you say." Alec didn't force it. He already guessed that Jenny wouldn't agree to it. He walked out. "Goodnight.""Goodnight," Jenny said, waving to him as if shooing him away.With a thud, Alec's door shut.Jenny smiled and lay down, falling asleep quickly.…On the other side of town, after Gilbert ended the call with Jenny, he went straight home.Jenny had been right. He'd seen Marigold today. He was in his car and had seen Marigold come out of the supermarket. She was carrying her groceries with what looked like a great deal of effort.He'd nearly wanted to go up to help her, but reason held him back. He couldn't go up to her. He had to stay far, far away from her. However, the more he watched, the more he realized that something was wrong with Marigold. She see
"Why are you living here?" Gilbert asked, frowning.When Marigold heard his familiar voice, she knew for sure that she wasn't hallucinating. Her first instinct wasn't joy but rather fear. She stepped back at once and looked at him warily. "Why are you here? What do you want?"Her reaction was loud. Gilbert wasn't expecting that. "I was passing by."Passing by? Marigold didn't believe it. She was far from the city center. Gilbert's activities would never lead him here."You haven't answered my question. I gave you all that money. Why are you living here?" Gilbert asked. His eyebrows were tightly knitted.Marigold took a deep breath, maintaining some distance from him. Then, she replied, "Since you've given me the money, I can live wherever I want. Do I need your permission for that?""That's not what I mean. I just think that you can afford to live somewhere better." Gilbert looked at her, not understanding why Marigold hated him so much. Although he'd wanted her to abort the baby
In Parrington, Jenny and Alec walked out of the airport and sat in Warren's car."Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Faust," Warren said, smiling.Jenny was stunned. This manner of greeting her seemed familiar yet foreign. "We're not married yet, Warren. You can just call me Jenny.""You were always Mrs. Faust. But something happened before, and now you're back on track. Of course, I'd call you Mrs. Faust." Warren was happy. He witnessed Alec and Jenny coming together.Even though they hadn't married yet, it didn't matter to him. Even before, when Alec and Jenny started dating, Warren had the same thoughts in mind.Jenny wanted to speak, but Alec spoke first. "Warren is right. You're destined to be Mrs. Faust. It's not wrong of him to call you that."Since Alec was standing on Warren's side, Jenny had no other choice. "Alright. Whatever you say."Since she and Alec were definitely going to marry, there was no need to care so much about greetings.They reached the Old Mansion quickly. Old Mr.
Jenny couldn't help wanting to laugh when she saw Old Mr. Faust disciplining Alec. "Don't worry, Grandpa. If he fails to cherish me again, I won't give him any more chances."This was Alec's last chance."Jenny…" Alec smiled bitterly. Why did everyone think he would be bad to her?He'd finally pursued her after so many hardships. Now they were about to marry. Why wouldn't he cherish her? In fact, he wanted to tie her up in his room and lock her up forever."Alright, alright. You can go to the kitchen to see how things are going. I'll talk with Jenny." Old Mr. Faust waved his hands, shooing Alec off to the kitchen.Alec had no choice but to go to the kitchen. Before that, he cast an uneasy glance at the old man. "Don't you dare say anything stupid to Jenny, Grandpa."He didn't want Old Mr. Faust to keep talking about his terrible history. What if Jenny suddenly regretted things?"Oh, go and make yourself busy." Old Mr. Faust ignored him. He brought up all those things so that Ale