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
Archer loaded the flowers into the trunk one by one until it was full, and then he filled the backseat as well. As there was no more space for flowers in the car, Ivy decided not to buy any more. After paying, the two of them set off with the car full of flowers toward the cemetery. Arriving at her grandmother's grave, Ivy surrounded it with flowers. She knelt in front of the tombstone, gazing at her grandmother's name on it, and spoke softly. "Grandma, I've come to see you. It's been three years since I last visited because I wanted to wait until I achieved something before coming to see you. You always wanted to see me succeed, and now, even if I don't rely on my parents, I can still find a decent job. Grandma, you can rest assured. From now on, I will visit you every year. My parents have been very good to me, and my siblings have taken great care of me too. Though I only spent three years with them, the love they've given me is more than I can ever hope for. I am content, a
Ivy's heart raced with a mixture of nerves and fear. She had not revealed her identity in the text message and there was a chance that her teacher would not recognize her. "How should I introduce myself if he doesn't recognize me?" she thought. Her former identity as Irene had long been buried, and she feared that mentioning it abruptly might startle her teacher. As Mr. Zeeland, the teacher, emerged from the school gate, he immediately spotted Ivy. She had not dressed up and wore a simple dress; her hair was tied in a ponytail, and her face unadorned, giving off a clean and mature aura. Mr. Zeeland adjusted his glasses and carefully scrutinized Ivy, yet he could not recall who she was. "Mr. Zeeland, do you have any classes today? It's just about time for dinner. Let me treat you to a meal," Ivy said, her face glowing with a bright smile. Mr. Zeeland blushed slightly. "What's your name? I don't remember ever teaching you. In fact, I don't recall seeing you before. Are you
Ivy smiled as she handed a tissue to her teacher. "That's also one of the reasons why I wanted to come back. There are people who have been kind to me here." Mr. Zeeland wiped his tears and put his glasses back on. "Irene, how are your current parents treating you? You seem to be doing well now... They must treat you well, right?" Ivy nodded. "Yes, they treat me very well." "How long are you planning to stay here this time?" Mr. Zeeland asked. "Probably about two weeks! I really wanted to visit the campus, but the security guard outside wouldn't let me in," Ivy replied. "Haha! After we finish eating, I'll take you in. The school is still the same. Not much has changed." Mr. Zeeland added, "Well, there is one change. It's become even more run-down." After their meal, Ivy asked her bodyguard to wait outside the school, and she followed Mr. Zeeland into the campus. The school indeed looked the same, although it had become a bit more dilapidated. "Mr. Zeeland, I'd like to a