Shelly was both shocked and deeply moved. Hayden continued, "I understand that the difference in our backgrounds may make you feel insecure and sensitive, but I don't want similar incidents to happen in the future. If you feel inadequate, you can always study and improve yourself. Escaping is the least useful method to deal with insecurities." Tears of remorse filled Shelly's eyes. "Yes, I will never do that again. Whatever happens in the future, I will talk to you about it." "If there's anything you don't want to discuss with me, you can talk to my sister," Hayden said, glancing at Ivy. "Ivy, thank you for helping us clear up this misunderstanding." Ivy blushed. "We are a family, Hayden. You don't have to thank me!" "What are your plans after graduation? Have you decided on anything?" Hayden asked. After giving it some thought, Ivy decided to share her plans with everyone, while they were all present, to dismiss any lingering concerns. "I want to visit Taronia first. My
Shelly pressed her forehead to his. "Let's never part again. I will wait for you to come home whenever you work overtime from now on, and I will be with you on vacation." "Sure," he said. The next day, Shelly arrived at the cafe, and Courtney, who knew she had returned, arrived at the cafe early. The two sat down and chatted while they nibbled on cakes. "Courtney, I'm probably going to withdraw from this business," Shelly said. "Why?" Courtney asked. "I can't come by anymore, because I'm going to study." "Study what, exactly?" "I'm studying to get a Master of Business Administration." "Oh... Are you planning to join their family business after you finish your studies?" Courtney, though reluctant to see Shelly leave, would not stop her from pursuing a better future. After all, Shelly's days would only get better from here on. Shelly shook her head. "I'll think about it while studying. Hayden's family hasn't put any pressure on me and supports whatever I decide to do
Everyone immediately fell silent. A daring secretary approached Eliam and pulled him aside, whispering, "Mr. Golan, who does the boss favor? Can you give us some inside information? I mean, we all saw Ms. Taylor sleep in the same tent as Mr. Tate, so it seemed like they had something going on. And now, Ms. Abbott seems to have a chance as well!" Eliam replied, "You'll find out when Ms. Abbott comes out." "Alright, it seems like Ms. Abbott doesn't stand a chance," the secretary speculated. Eliam chuckled and said, "You're quite the guesser." "It's because of the way you just spoke," the secretary said, analyzing the situation. "When Ms. Taylor visited, you were beaming with joy. But now, your mood is obviously different." Eliam gave the secretary a thumbs up in jest. In the President's office, Seraphina entered with a beaming smile and walked up to Hayden. "Hayden, last time we met, you wouldn't give me your contact information, so I'm really happy that you called me her
The secretary's office instantly quieted down. Eliam walked over to Hayden and asked, "Do you need something, Mr. Tate?" "My youngest sister is about to graduate, and I need to get her a graduation gift." Hayden had just remembered that Ivy was about to travel to Taronia and wanted to get her something. "What would you like to get her, Mr. Tate? Should I pick for you, or should we go shopping together?" "I'll go with Shelly," Hayden said. With that said, Hayden left the office and went home to pick Shelly up. After Shelly got into the car, she said, "Not only do we have to buy a gift for Ivy but also for Layla! Didn't we plan to have a party to announce the good news about her pregnancy?" Hayden nodded. "Yes, let's get a gift for Robert too." "Alright. You'll handle Robert's gift, and I'll pick gifts for Layla and Ivy." Shelly began contemplating what to choose for them. Hayden added, "And get a gift for your brother too. Last time he visited, I didn't even get to t
"It's evident that your whole family has a positive outlook on life," Hayden commented. "That's because our family isn't the poorest in the village. When we feel dissatisfied with life, we think about how many others may be living worse than us, and it naturally makes us feel much better," she explained. "Shelly, join my mother and prepare for our wedding. After all, it's our wedding. If you have any ideas, you can discuss them with my mom. We can think about other things after we get married," Hayden suggested. Shelly nodded. "Sure! I can stay at home with the kids. They will eventually start going to school, though. If I don't have something to do, I'll get bored then." Hayden reassured her, "You can always decide what to do after the kids start school." "I'm afraid I'll be out of touch with society by then." "You can still study while staying at home with the kids. There are so many servants at home to help. You can make time for yourself. That way, you won't be out of t
Mike walked over and said, "Ivy, congratulation on your graduation!" "Uncle Mike, why don't you go to hold the twins?" He smiled. "I'll do so after everyone gets their turn. Your big brother really took us all by surprise this time." "Life is full of surprises, I guess," Ivy said. "Yeah! What do you intend to do after graduating?" Mike asked. "I want to go back to Taronia for a short trip." "Taronia?" Mike repeated thoughtfully. "... Lucas Woods?" Ivy fell silent, as she did not expect Mike to have such good memory. A few years ago, Ivy had mentioned Lucas's name to Mike once, and he still remembered it. "I mainly want to go back to pay respects to my foster grandmother," Ivy explained, her cheeks turning red. "Oh, if it's just for that, you could relocate your grandmother's grave to Aryadelle. It would be more convenient for you to visit. Instead of going so far just to pay respects, it would save you a lot of trouble!" Mike offered his advice sincerely. Ivy blus
It was from her lecturer, informing her to prepare for her dissertation interview. At the same time, the lecturer asked what she planned to do in the future. He personally wished that Ivy could continue being a television broadcaster as she had gained a lot of experience in the television station in the past two years. Curious, her lecturer asked if she was giving up on her career as a broadcaster because her family said so. Ivy immediately replied to her lecturer's message. [My parents don't interfere with my life choices. I just want a break.] The lecturer replied right away. [A break is crucial sometimes! Don't be late for your interview on Saturday, then!] [Sure. Have a nice evening.] Ivy replied. After sending the reply, Ivy started checking the prices for air tickets to Taronia. Time flew, and, soon, it was Saturday, and Ivy returned home after her interview. When she arrived home to find every member of her family present, she was stunned. "Why are you all at
The plane landed in Taronia in no time, and Ivy made a video call to Avery as soon as she stepped out of the airport. Though there was a time difference between Aryadelle and Taronia, Avery specifically asked that Ivy called her after she landed. "Mom, I'm heading to the hotel now." It was late in Aryadelle, so Ivy did not want to disturb Avery's rest. "Send me the location and the video of your room once you arrive at your room," Avery said. "Sure." Ivy hung up and headed to the hotel along with her bodyguard. Once they arrived at the presidential suite and set their suitcases down, Archer asked, "Ivy, do you want to eat or rest?" "I'm not tired, so let's grab a bite!" "And after that?" he asked. "I will take you around. Everything looks the same as it did three years ago. Nothing has changed." Ivy did not sleep much on the plane, and now that she arrived at the hotel, she felt even less tired. Archer chuckled. "Ivy, I've never seen you this happy before." Ivy