โSnake! Thereโs a snake!โFrancisco rushed out of the crowd and ran toward Maisie. However, the instructor stopped him and barked out his order, โEveryone, clear the site. The assessment is suspended!โโSir, how is she?โ Francisco asked anxiously.โA snake bit her, and she needs medical attention now.โโBit by a snake? Why is there a snake in the training camp?โโMaisie!โ Cherie ran up to Maisie while Hans tended to her wound. โThe wound on the back of her hand is starting to swell up. Weโve got to remove the venom from her first.โIโm sorry, Ms. Vanderblit. Please bear with me,โ 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.โQuickly! Go get a stretcher!โ Hans shouted at Cherie.โOkay! Iโll be right back!โ 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. โYou owe me one.โNolan replied sternly, โI know. I will return the favor one day.โThe 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. โGo get it tested right away.โThe 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. โThe culprit has been apprehended, and heโs confessed that youโre the person who instigated him. Are you telling me that youโre still not going to admit it?โWynona was flustered and shook her head. โI donโt know him, I really donโt know him!โโHow did it turn out like this? I didnโt do such a thing at all! Why doesnโt anyone believe me!โCherie thought about something and felt sorry for Wynona. โYouโd better pray that Maisie is fine because youโve really messed with someone thatโs totally out of your league this time around. After all, Maisie is Mr. Goldmannโs wife.โโMr. Goldmannโs wife!?โWynona froze in place.โMaisie turns out to be Mr. Goldmannโs wife? How is this even possible!?โAnd the things that I did before this, did I just bring ruin upon myself without even knowing it? But Iโm really not the person who released the venomous snake!โCherie sighed. โAlright, you sho
Maisie wanted to sit up, but Nolan hurriedly supported her with a worried expression. โZee, how are you feeling now?โMaisie 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.โIโm feeling much better. I donโt feel any discomfort.โ Maisie retracted her gaze. She sounded as if she had only fallen asleep.She then remembered something and asked, โBy the way, my assessment resultsโฆโโYou still care about your results?โ Nolan frowned slightly and lowered his tone as if he was reprimanding a child. โDo your grades matter more than your life?โIt seems that I have to punish those who organized the assessment. Theyโve failed to implement good enough protective measures.โSeeing Nolan get up from his seat, Maisie stretched out her hand and grabbed the hem of his sleeve. โSit down. Youโre not allowed to leave.โNola
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 WynonaโฆWhen she was entranced by her own thoughts, she did not notice the person who appeared outside the door. โMaisie.โMaisie 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. โMaisie, Iโm glad to know that youโve woken up. And Iโm so sorry for what happened before this. I know that thereโs no way that youโll forgive me, and I donโt expect you to do so either. But I only want to apologize to youโฆโI know, I chose to believe in Wynonaโs words instead of yours. Thatโs how I misunderstood you. I actually thought that you truly had never regarded me as a friend. But it was all my fault, Iโm sorry. You mustโve been extremely disappointed that day, right?โโI didnโt stand by Maisieโs side, nor d
โWhat were you thinking about?โ Maisie lowered her gaze.The affection on Nolanโs face condensed at the bottom of his eyes, and the corners of his lips were lifted slightly. โI was thinking that when youโve regained consciousness, Iโll chain you up to drag you to the town hall to marry you immediately, no matter whether your grades meet grandfatherโs requirements or not.โHe 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.โIf I were to really marry himโฆโItโs not that itโs unacceptable.โHowever, something came to Maisieโs mind, and she pushed him away gently.Seeing that she lowered her gaze and remained quiet, Nolan asked in a muffled voice, โYou donโt want to?โโI
After listening to what Nolan said about the Goldmannsโ 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. โZee, Iโve 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 Rowenaโs grandparents were the ones who raised my grandfather.โMaisie pursed her lips and did not utter a single word.Nolan held her hand and placed it on his beating chest. โYou have my word, as long as Iโm still alive and well, I wonโt 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.โEven if it kills me.โIโm better off dead if I canโt keep my words to you or lose you.โMaisie stared in awe at Nolan, who was swearing to her wi
The wind blew lightly while Maisieโs words lingered in the air. Rowenaโs expression froze. Women had a great sixth sense. She understood what Maisie meantโshe was definitely not going to let go of Nolan. The woman had climbed all the way to her head and announced her authority there.โMs. Summers, you donโt look well. Are you alright?โ Maisie pretended to be oblivious. Rowena smiled like it was nothing. โIf you appreciate your relationship with Nolan so much, I hope you cherish it.โโDonโt worry, Ms. Summers. Iโm not going to let any other woman get a chance.โAny other woman included Rowena. Maisie walked past her. She felt satisfied when she saw her expression. Rowenaโs face turned colder and went from bad to worse. This woman had been so lucky that even a snake couldnโt 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
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