Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Shotgun Marriage: She's the Apple of His Eye: Kabanata 61 - Kabanata 70

"Mr. Ripley, do you suspect the couple online aren't Mrs. Ripley's parents?" Tobias nodded. "Keep an eye out for everything. Go handle it.""Sure, Mr. Ripley."Tobias gazed at the sky as the plane flew farther away. Thinking of Lucy leaving his side, he suddenly felt an unexpected emptiness.…The next day, before Lucy met Martin and Rosa, she spoke to them over the phone. They said that they would wait for her under the pine tree at the Bearclaw Village's entrance.As Lucy approached the village's entrance, she saw the two of them. They were dressed plainly and had wrinkles on their faces.Whenever Lucy thought about her long-lost parents, it felt like needles pricking her heart. Yet, when she saw them, an inexplicable calmness washed over her."Lucy!" Overwhelmed with emotion, Rosa rushed forward and hugged Lucy, weeping uncontrollably.Martin, who was equally emotional, added, "My precious Lucy, we've finally found you..."Lucy awkwardly hugged them back and said, "Mr. an

Lucy's mind conjured images of her parents enduring a chilly, run-down home furnished with odds and ends, and it filled her with overwhelming sorrow. She hugged Rosa tightly and wept, "Dad, Mom, you've suffered so much."She still had doubts about them, given the lack of a DNA test. However, the revelation that they had sold everything they owned and endured a life of hardship just to reunite with her filled her with shame for ever doubting them.Rosa said, "Lucy, please don't cry. We would have sacrificed everything, even our lives, to find you." She exchanged a knowing glance with Martin. Martin continued, "Yes, Lucy. Haven't you married into wealth? Perhaps our son-in-law will soon gift us a luxurious house."Rosa scolded him, saying, "What are you talking about? Our daughter has just returned, and you're already eager for her to ask her husband to buy us a house?"Martin countered, "With our daughter's striking beauty, isn't it a steal for him? He shouldn't be stingy when i

Martin overheard the conversation while eating, and his temper flared instantly."What nonsense are you spouting? Who's abandoning whom? I bet you're envious that my daughter has married into wealth. That's why you're saying this, you petty-minded woman!" Martin said, ready to throw a punch."I'm simply stating the truth. If Tobias Ripley knew the kind of people his in-laws are, he wouldn't even acknowledge you! I'm warning you, don't even think about laying a hand on me. I have strong backing!"Lucy quickly pulled him back. "Dad, please don't make a scene. It'll only make us look ridiculous, okay?" She was slightly annoyed."Lucy, she implied that your husband will leave you because he dislikes us. Call him and ask him directly, see how he responds."Lucy felt somewhat embarrassed by Martin's unreasonable behavior."Dad, Tobias is really busy. Please don't make a scene. Let's finish eating, and then I'll take you both to rest, okay?""Ha, I see you're feeling guilty, huh? I dar

"Thanks, Lucy," Sienna said.Lucy held her hand. "You don't need to thank me. I want you to promise me one thing, though—don't tell anyone that I'm Alicia."Sienna didn't understand it. "Why are you hiding something like that when it's a good thing?"Lucy smiled without saying anything. Sienna didn't probe further. "Well, alright then. I'll keep your secret a secret."Lucy hugged her. "Thanks.""Now that's how things should be! You're capable, Sienna, so you should focus on your career. When you start earning big bucks in the future, you can get yourself a few sugar babies. Piss that bastard off!" Faith poured a glass of wine and two glasses of juice. "Let's toast to that, girlfriends."The three women picked up their respective glasses. "Cheers!"After downing her drink, Faith said, "It's boring that I'm the only one drinking alcohol.""Well, we're both pregnant." Lucy and Sienna exchanged a look and smiled at each other. Then, they both turned to look at Faith.It made her h

Martin was sprawled on the couch. Lucy's roar frightened him and made him roll off. He dug his ear and chortled at her. "You're back, Lucy. Why are you so loud? It's not like I can't hear you!"Lucy gave him an icy look before gazing around the room. The lavish presidential suite had now been trashed. There were burn marks everywhere, and most of the furniture had been destroyed. Her blood boiled at the sight.Rosa hurried forward to hold her arm. "You're finally back, Lucy. Your father insisted on starting a fire in the room so he could make some smores, leading to a fire in the room. It's my fault for not holding him back."Martin gave Lucy an innocent look. "You can't blame me for that. Who would've thought that I couldn't even start a fire in such a posh place? I'd be better off in my own home back in the village!"Lucy said icily, "I'll talk about you destroying the hotel's property later. Now, I want you to tell me why you harassed the hotel's employee!"Her daunting prese