"Sorry, Sir. But …, it doesn't sound like a way to pay a debt, but rather a way to increase it,” Mia said, slowly and very carefully.
"Not really. By doing so, you help us to feel relieved. Max and Gabriella often feel guilty every time they see John and Minnie still think of them as king and queen. Can you put yourself in their shoes? They feel disrespectful towards Julian's future in-laws."
Hearing the explanation, Mia's tension faded a little. She had seen Gabriella and Minnie several times fighting over a spatula or a teapot.
“Serving the Evans family is not a burden, Sir, but an honor. I'm sure my parents will mind to quit their jobs,” the girl said with a sincere nod.
"That's your responsibility. Look for ways to change their minds and also yours. Can you stop calling me sir? I am your future father-in-law. Call me as Gabriella calls me."
In an instant, the curve of Mia's lips turned flat. Her heart was beating so fas
"Julian? Why did you come here?” Mia asked with round eyes.After closing the door tightly, the man approached his future wife and sat on the edge of the bed."I miss you," he said before landing a kiss on the girl's forehead."Miss me?" Mia said with a faint sigh. "We're still together at dinner, Julian," the girl continued before meeting eyes again.A second later, the man pressed the tip of the lover's nose with a light touch. "Yes, but three hours seems like a long time to me," Julian teased, successfully widening the curve of the girl's lips.“So, how's your bachelor party? Was it fun?" Mia asked, starting the real conversation.“It didn't feel like a party. I just chatted casually with other guys in the backyard. None of them are interesting. So bored, Cayden even fell asleep in Max's arms," Julian explained in a spoiled tone.“You should have invited a dancer to the party. I'm sure, no one will blink f
The piano began to play beautifully, preparing to welcome the presence of the bride. However, the main door still had not opened. The baby in the blue suit and bow tie was still standing blocking the entrance. His lips pursed, while his brows furrowed. With a pitiful look, he looked at his parents who were waiting on the edge of the carpet."I think Cayden is scared," Max whispered to his wife."Yes. It seems, he is depressed because all eyes are on him,” Gabriella muttered before letting out a faint sigh. A second later, she approached his son and knelt down. “What is it, Little Prince?”Still holding a small basket filled with flower petals, the baby entered the mother's arms. Tears began to form droplets at the edges of his eyes."Are you afraid?" Gabriella whispered as she ran her hand through the smooth combed hair."Yayayaya ..." Cayden mumbled sadly while deepening the furrows of his eyebrows.While imitating the loo
While staring at each other, the bride and groom breathed the same happiness. Their eyes welled with tears and filled with compassion, while the corners of their lips twitched, unable to lift anymore. The joy in their hearts had reached the pinnacle.“Julian Evans, would you accept Mia Sanders as a wife?”In an instant, the man's heart churned with various emotions. Even though he had heard that question before, the impression this time was completely different.As the priest read the vow, the struggle to win the girl's heart flashed through Julian's mind. How much he begged, how many times Mia had rejected his love, and how determined he was to keep pursuing ... Julian failed to count.Just as the room fell silent again, the groom came to a conclusion. He had succeeded in getting the girl of his dreams. Along with the happy sigh, Julian answered, "Yes, I do."Mia's blood suddenly rippled to catch the vibration of a voice that was so su
Seeing the sadness on Mr. Hunt's face, Mia's eyes also filled with tears. The woman was able to feel what stirred the grandfather's heart. Realizing it, Julian spontaneously stroked his wife's back. With a little smile, he expressed support for listening to the conversation."I'm really sorry for what my son has done," Mr. Hunt said in a hoarse voice that was no longer cheerful. Regret had narrowed his throat. "James shouldn't have snatched your wife. I am very ashamed of his behavior."Not expecting to receive such a confession, Herbert froze. After one blink, he tried to break the tension through a stiff curve of his lips."You don't have to feel guilty, Mister Hunt. It happened long time ago. I've forgotten the pain and even forgiven them."Unexpectedly, the white-haired man waved his hand and shook his head. “There is no way a human could ever forget such a huge betrayal. I know you must feel bad for me. Because of that, you cover the wound that
“Mia … Mia … Mia ….”People kept chanting the name of the bride. Not wanting to disappoint the guests, Julian pulled his wife to the dance floor."No, Julian. I can't dance," Mia said with doubtful brows."It doesn't matter. I will guide you. Just follow my steps," the man said carefree.Grinning, the woman in white whispered, "But, what about our Little Princess?"“Little Princess would love to dance. Maybe, she will be born as a dancer,” Julian joked while positioning himself in front of his wife."Is it okay?" Mia asked almost inaudibly. Her forehead painted a look of concern.While placing one hand behind the woman's back, Julian brought his lips to her ear. "Take it easy. We're going to move slowly. Little Princess will be safe.”“What if I stumble and fall?” the woman sighed as she was still reluctant to move.“I will catch you before your knees b
Three minutes earlier, Herbert took his daughter-in-law's hand with a bright smile. His eyes were no longer firm, but warm."Thank you, Mia. You've managed to make me feel young again," the old man mumbled, instantly inviting a chuckle from the bride."You're still young, Dad. Look! Your dance moves are even more agile than mine," the woman in white replied, tucking confidence under her eyebrows.“Younger than Mr. Hunt, you mean?” the father-in-law joked, once again provoking joy from the mouth of the daughter-in-law. After one light breath, Herbert shook his head faintly. “You don't need to comfort me, Mia. I realize that I am no longer young. Look at my grandchild … soon to be two.”Before the woman could reply, the old man took a deep breath. "I can't wait to meet your daughter. Lately, I've been wondering what her face looks like. Does she look like you … or Julian?”Curving her lips, the woman tilted
The atmosphere suddenly became silent. Only Cayden's cries shook the air. Even though his eyes were on Gabriella and his ears were pinched by Max's shoulders and palm, the little baby was able to feel a strong sense of dread.Realizing the silence, Sharp Knife closed his coat which had just lost a weapon. With an innocent look, he looked at the faces of people who were wide-eyed at him, including the skinny woman in the black dress who didn't expect her boss to end up horribly."What's wrong? I had already given him a chance to stay alive, but he refused. No Name himself chose to die," Sharp Knife said lightly."You killed him," a policeman sighed as he felt his gun was useless."Because I knew you wouldn't dare to do it," the head of bodyguard stated, pointing at the man lying there with a knife stuck right in the eye. “If it wasn't No Name, then Mia would be in his place. Which one do you prefer?”Realizing the truth of the knife-thro
Arriving at Herbert's house, a baby in a black coat rushed in. Once he passed the door, he raised both hands and shouted, “Boo!”A second later, Cayden found only empty space. However, instead of showing sadness, he chuckled and quickened his pace.Little Prince thought that his grandfather was waiting in the living room, as usual. The innocent baby did not understand that Herbert would not be able to welcome him again. Excitedly, he sped up and repeated the surprise."Boo!"Realizing that his grandfather wasn't there either, Little Prince's eyebrows shot up. Confusion began to shift his spirit. Blinking slowly, Cayden turned to face his parents."Um ... Empa?"Hearing the longing question, Max and Gabriella looked at each other. After reading the same feeling, the woman sighed faintly. Holding the sorrow behind her furrowed brows, she knelt down to face her son.“Grandpa is no longer here, Little Prince,” Gabr