Maisie continued calmly. โBoth of you were forced into marriage. You think it's a disgrace to the Cliffords after marrying her. However, the reality is that everyone pitied the Cliffords for letting such a woman into their home.โ She took a deep breath. โThe only person who really suffers from criticism is Violet. Everyone will only laugh at her. She doesn't care about it because it's the result she wants.โLong before you two get married, she had been doing everything she could to ruin her reputation. You're not satisfied with the marriage, and you're not happy with her being your wife. Do you think she's happy with the arrangement? Now that you're divorced, for her, it's the result that she has ever wanted in the first place.โIn the end, she's the stupid one. And you're right about one thing. She's the one who ruined her own reputation, and she doesn't care about it. But are you sure there are women in this world who don't care about their reputation?โShe wouldn't understand V
In the end, Violet switched off her phone so that she wouldnโt get affected by it.Since the reporters had twisted her words, Violet was branded with labels, such as wh*re and arrogant b*tch, once the magazine was published. She was subjected to online bullying right after New Year's Eve.Everyone thought that Violet was a loose woman. Not only did she not admit her mistake, but she also treated the reporters arrogantly after her divorce. There were all sorts of comments about her on the Internet, and most of them were bad.In the meantime, the publishing company received a call from Thomas. Nobody knew what Thomas had said, but the owner of the publishing company ran into the department and asked, "Where are the 5,000 copies of the magazine printed yesterday?"โIt's all been distributed.โThe owner's expression changed, and he said, โHurry up and call them back. Withdraw those magazines. They can't be distributed. If not, bad things will happen!โEveryone in the department worke
Violet lowered her gaze and gave off a smile. โActually, I didnโt do much. I just taught them to make paper cranes, stars, and more. Those are what Jacob taught me before.โThe dean approached her and took her hand. โViv, Iโve always known that you couldnโt let go of Jacob. Jacob was a good man. Itโs a pity thatโฆโShe interrupted the dean abruptly, โPlease stop, maโam, please stop.โโViv, you must learn to face the facts.โ The dean took a deep breath and could not help but feel downcast. โThereโs no need for you to put all the blame on yourself.โAt that moment, the already cracked dam in Violetโs heart was being slammed again, and it crumbled.She lowered her head and admitted deep down that she was not as strong as she had been portraying herself throughout all these years. Despite how others misunderstood and badmouthed her over the years, she had never cared.The only thing that would shatter her was Jacob.She could not bear it any longerโthe pain that had been buried deep
Jackie remained silent for a moment. โDid she come here before this?โโYes, whatโs wrong?โโItโs nothing.โ He lowered his gaze, thought about it for a while, but received a call at the moment.It was about the things that he had asked someone else to investigate for him.The other party said, โMr. Clifford, Iโve asked Mr. Eden about the other day. He told me that heโs not very close with Ms. Lovegood. Heโs only met her twice, and he doesnโt even have her contact information. He also said that he happened to run into Ms. Lovegood in the restaurant the other day. Ms. Lovegood only invited him to have a meal on the grounds that they had had a conversation at an art exhibition.โJackie did not say anything and hung up the call.Someone tugged the hem of his jacket all of a sudden.He lowered his head. It was a little girl of seven or eight years old. โSir, are you here for Sister Viv?โJackie frowned.โThis imp actually called me sir but addressed her as Sister Violet. Just how ol
Violetโs shoulders quivered. She jerked her hands to break free from his grasp and glared at him with bloodshot eyes. โSo what if Iโve chosen to degenerate?โโThen what have you achieved?โ He looked extremely calm. โHave you gotten what you want in exchange for your degeneration? After doing everything youโve done to ruin your reputation, has the dead come back to life?โVioletโs eyelashes trembled slightly, her lips were pursed tightly, and the hands that were hanging beside her body tightened subconsciously.โHow can the dead come back to life? Although I hope so, how could there be such a miracle?โWhat happened has happened. I witnessed Jacobโs death with my own eyes, and I was also there the day he was cremated. I was personally there throughout the whole journey, sending him off to the other world, but I couldnโt change anything.โIf I could go back in time and go through everything all over again, Iโd rather that I was the one who died in that incident.โAfter a long silen
Violet lowered her gaze.โOver the years, while Iโve hated my father for Jacobโs death, Iโve ignored my mother's love for me too. In the end, all my relatives could only condone my doings helplessly.โAll I could think of all these years was my hatred and resentment toward the world, so much so that Iโve neglected the fact that there are people who care about me.โI canโt let go of my grudge because I canโt live on happily due to Jacobโs death.โBefore today, I didnโt understand Jacobโs intention when he saved me from the bullet. He didnโt die on my behalf just to make me live in guilt for the rest of my life.โTwo days laterโฆIn front of all the media, Thomas made the news public that he had taken Violet in as his god-granddaughter. He also clarified that Violet and his grandson had decided to get a divorce not because of Violetโs lifestyle but because of their incompatibility.He supported Violet publically and accused the media of misinterpreting the truth.And Thomasโs deci
Violet walked to the table. โWhatโs the matter?โโItโs nothing.โ He walked in and glanced at the framed paintings on the wall. โIโve come to visit your gallery.โShe was startled. โThen why not come during the day?โHe retracted his gaze. โI donโt have time during the day.โViolet snorted, lowered her head, and continued to frame the painting on hand. โYou actually chose to come to visit at night, thatโs so sickening.โJackie looked at her and frowned. โWatch your words.โโIโve always been like this.โ Violet thought of something and suddenly realized something. โOh, because Iโm now your god-sister, I have to respect you as an elder brother, right?โJackie smiled. โGrandpa asked us to get along well as god-siblings. Is this how you uphold your promise?โViolet smiled. โEven retards wonโt believe in the promise that we both made. Let me ask you a question, will you get along well with me?โJackie was rendered speechless.Violet waved her hand. โForget it. Iโve never expected to
Some things were not visible to the eyes of the beholderโthey had to be observed through the heart.โฆThe weather was bright and sunny.Violet brought the three kids to the amusement park to play, but she ran into Zephir and Jackie.They arrived at the amusement park later.Daisie ran toward them with a smile. โZephir, Uncle!โWaylon and Colton looked at Violet. She crossed her arms and clicked her tongue. โSince when did my cousin become this close with that fella?โโAnd Jackie, he actually came to an amusement park? This is so strange.โZephir looked at them. โWhat a coincidence?โColton snorted. โYeah, what a coincidence.โโThis is such a surprising coincidence.โHowever, Zephir was not alone, and he brought Jackie along too, so they did not make his life hard for him.Hence, the kids came together and ran off to play, leaving Violet and Jackie behind.She then said reluctantly, โThank you for last night.โShe was referring to the fact that he had left an umbrella that
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