A Tale Of Redemption And Passion by Isidore Walsh (Chapters 281, to 290) – Daisy Novels

Chapter 281

Under Miles’s management, the equestrian resort had become more than just a place to ride-it was a full-on getaway. On one side of the horse track, there was a large river with crystal-clear water, surrounded by weeping willows that swayed gently in the breeze, looking like graceful dancers.

Beyond that, there was a sprawling patch of grass and even a nearby golf course. Miles had also invested in bringing a hot spring to the hotel’s pool, so guests could enjoy a soak whenever they wanted.

For the past couple of days, it was just them and a few others enjoying all the amenities.

Xena smiled, “Sounds great! It’s been ages since I’ve been to a hot spring.”

“Alfred is here.” Just then, Kate spotted Alfred being wheeled over by Miles. She nudged Xena, whispering about it. As she walked toward the handsome man, Xena turned to Lily, saying, “Look at her, forgetting her friends the moment he shows up!”

Lily chuckled, “Well, Mrs. Sutton is off to her husband. I guess Miss Phillips feels a bit shy being the third wheel now, huh?”

As Alfred arrived, everyone tactfully made themselves scarce. They didn’t want to intrude on the couple’s moment. “Miss Phillips, let’s go! I’ll take you riding.” Lily added. Xena hesitated at first-she really didn’t know how to ride a horse. But staying there felt awkward, especially as a third wheel. Plus, even though Alfred was kind to Kate, Xena still felt a bit intimidated by him. With a nod, she decided to follow Lily, ready for whatever adventure awaited.

“Alfred!” Kate called out as she skipped over to Alfred like a cheerful little bunny.

Miles chuckled, letting go of the wheelchair. “Kate, I’ve got some things to handle. Alfred’s all yours now!” With that, he slipped away quickly.

Even the bodyguards, like Yael, quietly stepped away, giving them privacy.

As everyone drifted off, Alfred’s gaze softened. “Kate, lower your head,” he said gently.

Kate complied, but she eyed him warily, half-expecting him to flick her forehead. Her defensive look made Alfred laugh, and he pulled out a tissue to wipe away the sweat on her forehead.

Kate let out a sigh of relief and lowered her head willingly, allowing him to gently clean her face. His touch was so light that it sent tingles through her. She felt an overwhelming urge to lean into him and kiss him a hundred times, but she held back.

They were surrounded by acquaintances, and no matter how bold she could be, kissing Alfred in front of so many people felt way too embarrassing.

“Tired?” he asked softly, his intense gaze making her heart race. It felt like there was more to his question than just concern.

Her cheeks flushed bright red, and she couldn’t help but feel shy. “I’m still a bit shaken from what happened last night,” she admitted.

He still hadn’t fully recovered, but if he had, she knew he would be a completely different man-like a hungry wolf. Rumors had been flying around that he was impotent, but she had been so misled. He had the spirit of a wolf, for sure.

“Then take a break,” Alfred suggested, sounding considerate. “It’s nice and cool today. Why not relax under the tree and watch everyone ride?”

Kate leaned in even closer and whispered, “Babe, I really want to kiss you. What should I do?”

Alfred went quiet for a second, then coughed softly, trying to keep a straight face. “There are a lot of people watching us right now. You’ll have to wait.”

Her eyes sparkled mischievously. “Fine, I’ll hold off. But I’m doubling up on kisses tonight!”

Just as she was about to pull back, Alfred caught her hand and yanked her into his arms. Before she could react, he wrapped one arm tightly around her waist and placed the other behind her head, pulling her in for a deep, possessive kiss.

The few people sneaking glances at the couple couldn’t help but be stunned. It was like watching a scene from a romance movie, one that made all the single people around feel tortured by the sweetness.

*****

At the Sutton family villa, Kyla absent-mindedly pruned her beloved plants with a pair of scissors, though her focus was far from gardening. Kate had ruined them the last time she was over, and the sight of the damaged flowers still made her heart ache.

That incident had never been properly resolved, and Kyla couldn’t help but feel unsettled.

She glanced up at the second floor, wondering why her parents hadn’t come downstairs yet. It was almost noon. Are they still upset with me?’

Suddenly, her phone on the coffee table rang. She walked over, scissors still in hand, and glanced at the screen. It was Grace.

“Grace,” she answered.

“Kyla, where are you?” Grace’s voice was tense, barely masking irritation.

The tone immediately put Kyla on alert, thinking whether she somehow upset Grace. “I’m at home,” she said cautiously.

There was a pause before Grace spoke again, this time with a hint of disbelief. “Did Kate seriously go on vacation without you, her own sister?”

“No, where’s she off to for vacation? She’s Mrs. Davidson now, practically living the high life. You really think she still considers me her sister? Ever since she got back from the Davidson family, it’s like I don’t even exist,” Kyla said, rolling her eyes.

Kyla’s thoughts wandered back to that day when Kate had turned out secretly married Alfred. She had kept it hidden from everyone, even her own parents. The betrayal still stung.

Her parents had found out before Kyla did, though. Kyla remembered hearing her adoptive mother crying, thinking at the time her father had done something terrible. Only now did she realize the tears were for Kate and the secret marriage to Alfred. Her mom’s heart had broken for her.

Kyla scoffed internally. Sure, Kate had snagged Alfred, but so what?

Everyone in Sherpsel knew the rumor-Alfred was impotent. Kate might have married into a wealthy family, but she would be living like a widow for the rest of her life.

Grace’s voice cut through Kyla’s thoughts. “Being Mrs. Davidson isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.”

Kyla stayed quiet. She was part of the Sutton family now, and her parents were still upset with her after last night’s drama. She couldn’t badmouth Kate anymore-not after everything.

Grace sighed, sounding a bit desperate. “I’m feeling really down. Can you come over and keep me company?”

Kyla hesitated briefly before offering a polite rejection.” Grace, I’m really sorry, but I promised my mom I’d go shopping with her today. It’s been a while since we spent time together, and I don’t want to let her down. Maybe ask someone else?”

Grace wasn’t short on friends, especially in Sherpsel’s upper class. Whether they were genuine or not, every girl in their circle maintained a friendly relationship with her.

“Okay, fine,” Grace replied, not pressing the issue.

But as soon as the call ended, she angrily threw her phone on the floor.

A moment later, someone picked it up and handed it back to her. “Grace, who ticked you off this time? Isn’t this the new phone you just bought?”

Sitting down beside her, Dominick teased with a grin. “I hate seeing you upset. How about a smile for me?”

“Dominick, I’m not in the mood to smile right now.” Grace pouted, reaching for her phone.

“Come on, what’s bothering you? Talk to me,” he said gently, his voice full of concern.

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Chapter 282

Grace spoke irritably, “I heard from Belinda that Mr. Davidson took Kate to the equestrian resort for a vacation. Dominick, I really that bitch. Why do you think he married her? In what way am I inferior to her?”

Though Grace had been the one to give up on Alfred first- she didn’t want to spend her life like a widow-Alfred hadn’t liked her even when things were fine.

“Grace, what do you want me to say?” Dominick replied, looking at her with frustration. “I’ve told you before, your focus should be on Elijah now, not Alfred. He’s as good as neutered now; he can marry whoever he likes. Why are you jealous? Kate just picked up the man you didn’t want.”

Dominick didn’t like Kate either. Her return had put tremendous pressure on the woman he loved. Kyla’s inheritance of the Sutton Group was now compromised by Kate.

“Why hasn’t Kyla come to hang out with you lately?” Dominick asked out of the blue.

He was busy with work and could only call Kyla now and then. If he wanted to see her, it was often through his sister. At times, Dominick would wait for her at the Sutton Group, only to miss her because she was either out for business or on her way to a meeting.

“She’s busy,” Grace replied with a shrug. “Kyla is career- minded, and that bitch has brought her too much stress.” If words could kill, Grace would have sent Kate to her grave.

Grace shot Dominick a sidelong glance. “If you like Kyla, you should pursue her more actively. Don’t wait for her to take initiative. If you don’t show your passion or how serious you are, how can she ever accept you? You’re always lecturing me, but you’re not any different.”

“That said, I’m starting to think that Kyla isn’t as good as I thought. Maybe you should reconsider,” she added. Grace knew deep down that Kate wasn’t as terrible as Kyla made her out to be. She simply envied Kate’s relationship with Alfred, which made her view Kate as an enemy.

After the incident with Chris, Grace realized that Kyla was a hypocrite. She constantly painted Kate in a negative light to isolate her from others. Then, when Kate was bullied, Kyla would pretend to defend her, making it seem like she was always protecting her sister.

This left everyone with the impression that Kate, the biological daughter of the Sutton family, could never compare to Kyla, the adopted one. In high society, almost everyone sided with Kyla. That was her tactic, and it worked like a charm.

Setting aside their rivalry, Grace even felt that Kate was unfortunate to have Kyla as a sister.

Dominick frowned. “Grace, did you and Kyla have a fight? You never used to talk about her like this.”

Even Martin had told him that Kyla wasn’t worth his devotion. He had advised Dominick to think carefully, saying that it was fine if he only wanted Kyla as a lover, but if he intended to marry her, he needed to reconsider.

Nevertheless, Kyla was perfect in Dominick’s eyes. He wanted Kyla as his wife, not just a lover-that would be an insult to her. Dominick was still very protective of Kyla. “Dominick, you’re my family, but Kyla is just one of my friends. I even suspect she’s latching onto our family to climb up the social ladder. She’s just stringing you along, keeping you at arm’s length. I feel like she’s using me,” Grace said bluntly. “I just want you to be happy and not caught in anyone’s games.”

After a pause, Grace disclosed, “When Melanie went to find Kate, it was to invite Kate to her wedding with Chris. Kate told Melanie that the person she should be wary of wasn’t her, but Kyla. Dominick, you’re a man. Can’t you sense Kyla’s feelings for Chris?”

A flicker of pain and jealousy flashed across Dominick’s eyes. He had always known that the relationship between Kyla and Chris wasn’t purely one of friendship. Kyla cared too much about Chris. She claimed she wasn’t interested in love at the moment, yet her attitude toward Chris was different from her attitude toward him.

“Kyla is just keeping you as a backup. Chris and Melanie are getting married next Saturday. We all know what the Cohen family is up to. Since Martin wants to help the Cohen family, I won’t interfere. With us backing Melanie, I doubt Chris will dare to do anything reckless,” Grace said with a serious expression.

She continued, “Still, if you can’t let go of Kyla, maybe you should use this opportunity to test her feelings.” Grace hoped her brother could move on from Kyla, but she knew his feelings ran too deep to be easily shaken.

“Grace, don’t meddle in my affairs with Kyla. You should focus on Elijah,” Dominick said, glancing at his watch. “It’s almost noon. You should visit the Purchas family now and invite Elijah out for lunch.”

Seeing Grace remain silent, Dominick sighed. “You’re the one who gave up on Alfred, and you also chose to pursue Elijah. Since you’ve made your decision, you should stick with it. Otherwise, you’ll end up with nothing.”

As much as she was caught up in romance, Grace was also rational. After Alfred’s accident, she immediately distanced herself, ceasing her pursuit of him. Yet, even though she had set her sights on Elijah, she couldn’t fully let go of Alfred.

“Alfred is barely even a man at this point. Just think of him as the guy you passed on, who ended up with Kate. You’ll feel much better,” Dominick said, resting a hand on her shoulder. “Once you marry into the Purchas family, it’ll be Kate’s turn to envy you.”

Grace was silent for a while before saying softly, “I understand. I’ll go ask Elijah out now.”

For someone as proud as she was, it was hard to accept that the man she liked didn’t care for her, but she had no choice but to set aside her pride and actively pursue him. She had chosen this path, and even if it meant crawling, she would see it through to the end.

“Edith, bring me my bag and car keys,” Grace called out.

Her servant quickly brought over her limited-edition designer bag. “Miss Weaver, here’s your bag. The keys are inside,” Edith said as she handed Grace the bag.

Grace took the bag and stood up, turning to Dominick.” How do I look?”

With a tender smile, Dominick replied, “You’ve always been a beauty, my dear sister. Only a heartless man wouldn’t like you.”

“You always know how to flatter me, Dominick,” Grace said, breaking into a smile. His comforting words had lifted her spirits. “Alright, I’m heading out.”

“Take care, and drive safely,” Dominick reminded her, following her to the door.

“I will,” Grace replied, swinging her bag over her shoulder as she walked toward the family’s parking lot.

At that moment, Martin returned home. He told the chauffeur to stop and lowered the window.

“Grace,” Martin called out.

“Martin!” Grace’s face lit up, and she ran over joyfully, as though she was still a little girl. If she weren’t all grown up now, she would’ve thrown herself into his arms, demanding a hug and to be lifted high into the air like when they were children.

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Chapter 283

“Grace, where are you going?” Martin called out as Grace approached. He stepped out of the car and waved at the chauffeur, signaling him to park in the lot.

Tapping Grace lightly on the forehead, he smiled and said, ” You’re the daughter of the Weaver family, so don’t behave like those who wear the look of heiresses but have no class. It’s embarrassing.” He was clearly referring to Kate.

“To be fair, Kate is just being true to herself,” Grace said with a shrug.

Martin raised an eyebrow. “Grace, are you feeling unwell?” He quickly touched Grace’s forehead to check her temperature, but she seemed normal. He wondered why she was defending Kate.

“I’m not sick, Martin. Setting aside my differences with Kate, I have to admit, I do admire her personality,” Grace said plainly. She then changed the subject. “Are you finished with your work? It’s the weekend, so take a break and leave the rest until Monday.”

“I’m not tired.” Martin chuckled. “Where are you headed now?”

“I’m going to the Purchas family.”

“Oh,” Martin responded, somewhat surprised. “You’re going to the Purchas family empty-handed?”

Grace blinked innocently. “Should I buy a bouquet for Elijah?”

She had heard that Kate once gifted a bouquet to Alfred, and since it worked on him, she thought it might work on Elijah too. After all, Elijah and Alfred were similar in many ways.

Martin let out a laugh. “Wait a moment. I’ll have Winston bring something over.” He then called his chauffeur, instructing him to fetch the lavish gifts he had prepared.” These are presents I intended to give to Elijah, but since I couldn’t even get past the gate, you can take them in my stead.”

“Elijah wasn’t home?” Grace asked.

“He was, but he refused to see me. His butler lied, saying he had gone out early in the morning,” Martin replied.

Martin had been trying to talk to Elijah about the Purchas Group’s aggressive moves against the Weaver Group. The two families had once collaborated in secret, but now the Purchas Group was launching a full-scale attack on them. Martin was perplexed and couldn’t figure out how the Weaver family had offended Elijah.

The Purchas Group’s actions were eerily similar to the Regency Group’s. The Regency Group, for their part, openly supported the Sutton Group because of Kate. When the Weaver Group snatched a few significant business deals from the Sutton Group, the Regency Group turned its sights on them.

The Weaver family, nearly as powerful as the Purchas family in Sherpsel and just a step behind the Regency Group, was wealthy and had many allies. But even they couldn’t withstand simultaneous attacks from both the Purchas and Regency Groups.

Lately, Martin had been working tirelessly to mend relations with both the Sutton and Purchas Groups, but the root cause of all this turmoil was none other than Alfred and Kate.

‘That infuriating couple got married and kept it a secret from everyone,’ Martin thought with frustration. If he had known, he wouldn’t have targeted the Sutton Group and inadvertently offended Alfred.

“If he refused to see you, will he be willing to meet me?” Grace, who had been brimming with confidence, suddenly felt hesitant.

Martin smiled and affectionately ruffled Grace’s hair. “I’m sure you’ll be able to get in.”

While Martin couldn’t force his way into the Purchas Mansion, his sister, spoiled as she was, could certainly barge in, and that would be perfectly normal.

“Martin, has Elijah done something to our family?” Grace asked, her voice filled with concern.

“Don’t worry about that. Just focus on getting closer to him,” Martin said reassuringly.

As Martin saw it, if Grace could win over Elijah’s cold heart, the Purchas Group would stop targeting the Weaver family. Grace, aware of her lack of business acumen, knew she couldn’t directly help her brother. All she could do was carry his hopes-and the gifts-and head to the Purchas family in search of Elijah.

On her way to the Purchas Mansion, Grace pondered how to convince the guards to let her in. To her surprise, as soon as her car arrived at the grand gates, they swung open, and one of Elijah’s bodyguards stepped out.

“Miss Weaver.” The guard greeted her as he approached her car window, which she lowered at just the right moment. Bowing slightly, he said respectfully, “Mr. Purchas has been expecting you. Please follow me inside.”

Grace was taken aback, first feeling flattered and then suspicious. She couldn’t help but wonder why Elijah was waiting for her. ‘That’s strange. Didn’t he reject me?’ she thought.

Nevertheless, she quickly set her doubts aside. The fact that she didn’t have to force her way in was a relief. She smiled at the bodyguard, thanked him, and followed him inside, her car moving slowly behind him.

After parking in the designated area, Grace grabbed the gift and stepped out of her car.

“Miss Weaver, let me help you with those,” the bodyguard offered kindly.

“Thank you,” Grace said, tilting her head slightly in appreciation.

“My pleasure.”

Elijah was waiting in the luxurious hall. When Grace entered, she saw him standing by the window. There was an easel in front of him, though it was positioned in such a way that Grace couldn’t see what he was drawing.

Elijah was sketching a baby, and his technique brought the child to life, making the drawing look almost real.

“Mr. Purchas, Miss Weaver has arrived,” the bodyguard announced.

“Got it.” Elijah glanced briefly at Grace before returning to his sketch.

The bodyguard placed the gifts Grace had brought on the coffee table and quietly left the room.

Grace glanced around and noticed there were no servants in sight. She had heard that Elijah, much like Alfred, preferred male staff and didn’t hire women. At least Alfred’s home had Kate as the lady of the house; Elijah’s place, however, felt completely devoid of any female presence.

Once the bodyguard left, Grace, not one to stand on ceremony, moved closer to watch him at work. She saw that he was sketching a baby, about seven or eight months old. The baby was incredibly cute, and Grace found the face oddly familiar. Then she realized that many baby drawings tended to look alike, and dismissed the thought.

“I didn’t know you had such talent, Mr. Purchas,” Grace remarked sincerely. “The baby looks so lifelike and adorable. Anyone who sees it will feel the urge to reach out and hold it.”

Elijah didn’t respond.

“Why are you drawing a baby, though?” Grace asked.

Still, Elijah remained silent.

Undeterred, Grace continued, “You must really like children, right? You’re not getting any younger, Mr. Purchas. If you get married soon, you could become a father by next year. With your genes, your baby would definitely be as beautiful and adorable as the one in your drawing.”

A smile crept onto Grace’s face as she imagined a child that looked like her and Elijah. She could picture herself showing off such a baby in front of Kate, who could never become a mother.

As Grace fantasized about her future with Elijah, she looked at the baby in the drawing again, and it suddenly struck her that the baby resembled herself. ‘No wonder the baby looks so familiar,’ she thought with a pleased expression on her face.

“I do like children, especially baby girls,” Elijah finally said, straightening up as he finished his sketch. He examined his work carefully, then added, “I would love to be a father by next year.”

He was thinking of the daughter he and Kate had lost and hoped she would soon return to them.

Chapter 284

In his dreams, Elijah never had the chance to hold the baby, and that was his deepest regret. In real life, he was determined to hold his daughter, watch her grow into a little girl, and hear her call him “Daddy” in that sweet, soft voice. It would surely bring him unimaginable happiness. However, Kate was now legally married to Alfred, and breaking them up would be no easy task.

“It’s easy for you to become a father,” Grace said with a smile. ‘If we get married, we could become parents by next year,’ she quipped to herself.

Elijah shook his head but said nothing. It wasn’t that simple. If Kate hadn’t married Alfred, he could have easily won her over.

Grace tried to bring up the topic again twice, but each time, he remained silent, simply gazing at the portrait of a baby. After a moment, he gently rolled up the drawing, a piece he had spent days completing-the portrait of his daughter. “What happened to your hand, Mr. Purchas?” Grace noticed the scars on the back of Elijah’s hand, which had already healed in scabs but were clearly the result of a bite. Elijah glanced at his hand. It was the bite mark Kate had left on him. He hadn’t treated the wound, so it had taken longer to heal. The memory of that morning flashed in his mind, and a complicated look appeared in his eyes.

He was persistent when it came to Kate. Yet, she hated him. He wanted to love her, to spoil her, but she wouldn’t even let him get close. ‘Kate, what should I do with you?’ Elijah sighed inwardly.

“It’s nothing,” Elijah said flatly, suppressing his emotions as he rolled up the drawing.

“Clint,” Elijah called out.

Soon, a bodyguard in a dark blue suit promptly entered the room.

“Mr. Purchas,” Clint said respectfully.

Elijah handed the drawing to Clint, instructing, “Have this framed and hang it over there.” He pointed to a prominent spot in the room. Elijah believed that one day when Kate saw it, her heart would soften. ‘This is our child, he thought. ‘I don’t believe she could be indifferent to her own baby!’

Kate would surely call him a maniac.

After Clint left with the drawing, Elijah seemed to remember Grace’s presence. Turning to her, he said, “Miss Weaver, please take a seat.”

He led her to the sofa and called for someone to prepare coffee and snacks. When he saw the gifts Grace had brought, his alluring eyes flickered, and a hint of disdain crossed his strikingly handsome face. But when Grace focused her eyes, his face revealed nothing.

‘He can change his expression in the blink of an eye, even faster than Mr. Davidson, Grace thought, comparing Elijah to Alfred.

“What’s all this about, Miss Weaver? Anyone who didn’t know better might think you’re here to offer wedding gifts,” Elijah quipped.

Grace laughed. “If I were bringing wedding gifts for you, it would fill your entire hall, and I wouldn’t come alone. I’d bring a crowd to witness the moment and give you the grandest display of respect.”

Before Elijah could respond, she added with a smile, “But really, I’m waiting for you to bring me a wedding gift, Mr. Purchas.”

It would certainly be a dream come true for Grace if those were really wedding gifts for Elijah.

Elijah chuckled. “Miss Weaver, you’re certainly a determined woman.” His smile seemed warm, but in Grace’s eyes, it appeared more like mockery.

Regardless of how Alfred treated her, Grace held on. With Elijah as her new target, her persistence remained just as strong. Any man she set her sights on was, in a way, unfortunate. Elijah wondered how much genuine affection she truly held for her targets, or if it was just their status and power that attracted her.

“Mr. Purchas, is there some misunderstanding between the Weaver and Purchas families?” Grace hadn’t forgotten Martin’s reminder.

“I want to go horseback riding and need a companion. Would you be willing to join me for the weekend?” Elijah smoothly changed the topic.

“It would be an honor,” Grace replied with a poised smile. Elijah stood up. “Let’s go now, then.”

Grace was stunned. “Now?” She blinked in surprise but quickly followed him out.

Elijah ignored her as he strode out of the opulent hall. When he reached the door, he called for the butler and instructed, “Return the gifts Miss Weaver brought, exactly as they are, to the Weaver family and hand them to Mr. Martin.”

Grace, who had followed him outside, felt a chill at his words. ‘He obviously knows everything. Why did he invite me to spend the weekend together but reject my gifts? What could this mean?’ she wondered, feeling a pang of unease.

Based on Martin’s words, Grace gathered that there was a conflict between the Weaver and Purchas families, and he wanted to make peace. Elijah, however, had no desire to mend the relationship.

‘No wonder Martin is so eager for me to win Elijah’s heart, Grace thought.

*****

The Leisure Hotel at the equestrian resort had twelve floors. Despite its unimpressive name, it was a five-star establishment.

On the ground floor, aside from the lobby, there were various amenities, including a buffet restaurant, café, and reading lounge-all labeled with the word “leisure.” Just seeing the name made one feel as though they could relax, shed all worries, and enjoy a peaceful vacation.

Alfred, who always preferred to observe everything from the highest point, naturally chose the presidential suite on the top floor for himself and Kate.

Their meals were always private, with just the two of them, while most of the other guests dined at the buffet restaurant on the first floor.

“Alfred, do you always prefer dining alone when you’re away from home?” Kate asked while serving him food. “Meals are more enjoyable when everyone eats together, and it boosts your appetite.”

Eating alone never felt satisfying for Kate.

Alfred replied in his usual calm tone, “My appetite is always good when you’re with me.”

After a pause, he continued, “If I join them, they’d only feel uncomfortable. You’ve probably noticed that even my brothers are tense and awkward around me.”

Kate thought about it and realized he was right. When Alfred wasn’t around, everyone was having fun at the resort. But the moment he arrived, a certain tension filled the air, making everyone more restrained. Even the typically boisterous Lindsay became more reserved.

“I told Miles you like sweet and sour dishes. Go ahead and eat, then rest a bit afterward,” Alfred said.

Sensing a deeper meaning to his words, Kate blushed slightly. “Alfred…” her voice trailed off.

“Yes?” Alfred asked without looking up.

“Do I need to take a morning-after pill?” Kate murmured the words with uncertainty.

Alfred halted, his fork hovering above his plate. He looked up at Kate, his gaze sharp and cold. It had been a long time since she had seen him stare at her like that.

“Do you not want to have my child?” Alfred uttered in a chilling voice.

“No, it’s not that. I love children. How could I not want to have your child?” Kate hurried to explain. “I just think… now might not be the best time for me to be pregnant.”

After all, she was quite busy these days.

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Pregnancy would surely impact her work, and Kate wouldn’t be able to give it her all. Alfred’s gaze remained icy, his handsome face taut with tension, a clear reflection of his foul mood.

After a long while, he withdrew his gaze from Kate and sipped his soup. After a few sips, he spoke coldly, Medication has its side effects. If you’re not ready to become a mother, we should take precautions from now on.” “As for last night… It might be too late to take the pill now, so let’s skip it. If you happened to get pregnant, maybe it’s fate, and this child is meant to be ours,” Alfred said firmly. He wasn’t entirely prepared to be a father either. However, if Kate were to become pregnant, he would certainly want the child. That would be his flesh and blood.

“Alright,” Kate replied, nodding in agreement. Her decision hinged on his attitude. She had calculated the days; it was the safe period, and she believed she wouldn’t conceive. If they took precautions in the future, there would be no need to worry.

Out of curiosity, Kate asked, “If I do get pregnant, would you prefer a son or a daughter?”

“As long as it’s our child, I will love them, no matter if it’s a boy or a girl. The Davidson family, however, does prefer girls,” Alfred stated plainly.

The Davidson family had been striving for daughters, but in the past generations, there had been none. In this generation, there was only Cynthia, their precious girl.

Considering the gender imbalance in their family’s lineage, Kate felt the pressure of having a daughter.

Raising an eyebrow, Kate quipped, “It seems like the Davidson family’s gene pool favors boys.”

Alfred chuckled. “Maybe our family is just destined to produce perfect little girls who are worth the wait.”

If the plot of his dreams were to unfold, their first child would be a daughter. The baby, whom Kate had called out to countless times in the dreams, looked just like her. Gazing at Kate’s beautiful face, Alfred suddenly felt a deep yearning for that baby.

If Kate had a girl first, Alfred was confident the elders of the Davidson family would accept her. He could protect her, and even Olivia wouldn’t dare to oppose him.

Ultimately, having everyone’s blessings for their marriage would be the best. If the Davidson elders could accept Kate, her life would be much easier and more comfortable.

As she ate, Kate laughed and said, “Well, let’s hope our first child is a lovely girl.”

Alfred smiled and said nothing. Seeing her enjoy her meal improved his appetite. After dinner, the young couple nestled together on the sofa.

Suddenly, Alfred’s phone rang. He picked it up and saw it was a call from Miles.

“Miles,” Alfred spoke in a flat tone.

“Alfred, Elijah is here, and he has brought Grace along,” Miles said, his steady voice barely masking the tension. Alfred’s deep-set eyes flickered, and he thought with a sneer, ‘That guy is truly relentless.’ His nemesis was a constant thorn in his side, always looking to provoke him. He had simply come to the equestrian resort with Kate to enjoy the weekend, but Elijah had decided to show up, undoubtedly with ill intent.

“Tell him the resort is closed to the public today,” Alfred said coolly.

Miles replied, “The staff has explained it several times, but Elijah insists on coming in, threatening to cause a scene if we don’t let him.’

Alfred narrowed his eyes. “If he dares to cause trouble, we’ll call the police. Get him out. This is our territory, and we are in charge here.”

He wasn’t worried about Elijah using the troll farm to attack the resort. Although it had been turned into a tourist attraction, it was still a private property of the Davidson family, and they had every right to deny their rivals entry.

Elijah’s online tactics couldn’t tarnish their reputation; the public was discerning and wouldn’t be easily manipulated. “Alright,” Miles responded assertively. Being young and fearless, he was never afraid of Elijah. He had sought Alfred’s permission simply out of respect for his authority as the head of the family.

After the call ended, Kate, leaning against Alfred’s shoulder, remarked through a yawn, “Alfred, it seems Elijah really loves you. He seems to turn up wherever you are.”

Amused by her comment, Alfred softly pinched her cheek. “Ouch.” Kate put on a wince as she rubbed her cheek.

“It’s just a light pinch, not even enough to ease an itch,” Alfred said with a playful smirk.

Kate giggled. “I just want you to dote on me a little.”

“You’re feeling a bit cheeky today, aren’t you?” Alfred gave her cheek another gentle squeeze before wrapping her tightly in his arms, saying softly, “Get some sleep; you must be tired from last night.”

After a brief pause, Alfred continued, “Elijah… might not be here for me. Regardless of his intentions, this is my territory, and I won’t let him in. No matter how much fuss he kicks, he can’t do anything to me.”

Kate mumbled in response; her words barely audible. Alfred watched her as she began to doze off, realizing she hadn’t truly taken in what he had just said.

Alfred chuckled softly to himself and fell silent as Kate leaned against him, drifting into sleep. When Kate finally succumbed to slumber, he carefully lifted her and carried her to the bedroom, placing her gently on the bed. He then sat on the edge of the bed, catching his breath.

His legs were trembling slightly from the distance he had walked, and it took Alfred a moment to steady his breathing. He massaged his legs, feeling the lingering pain from his old injury. Still, it was much more manageable now, within tolerable limits.

After removing her shoes, Alfred lay down next to Kate.

“Mr. Davidson…” The lovely woman beside him was murmuring in her sleep, calling his name. “I’ll marry you…”

Alfred smiled; his gaze was warm with affection. He leaned close to her, brushing his lips against hers, and whispered, ” You’re already married to me.”

Kate continued to murmur, and judging from her expression, she seemed to be very happy.

“Are you having a sweet dream about us?” Alfred couldn’t help but steal a few more kisses.

Feeling content, Alfred was about to pull her into his embrace and drift off to sleep when her phone began to ring. To avoid disturbing Kate, he quickly grabbed her phone to decline the call. But when he saw it was Anna calling, he paused for a moment, then decided to answer.

“Kate, were you napping? Am I disturbing you?” Anna’s voice came through.

“Anna, this is Alfred. Kate is resting,” he replied.

There was a brief silence before Anna responded with a slightly awkward laugh, “Oh, it’s you, Alfred. Are you and Kate together?”

“Yes, we’re on vacation.”

Alfred’s deep voice came across as cold and distant to Anna. 曲

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This time, Anna’s laugh sounded much more genuine. “You guys have fun then. I’ll call Kate another day,” she said. Before she could end the call, Alfred quickly said, “Anna, what do you want to talk to Kate about? You can tell me, and I’ll pass it along. Or I can ask her to call you back when she wakes up.”

“It’s nothing serious; I just wanted to chat with Kate when I’m bored,” Anna responded casually.

To put it bluntly, she missed her daughter. As for which daughter, Alfred didn’t ask. To Anna, whether it was Kyla or Kate, they were both her daughters and each was on her mind.

“You can talk to me too.” Alfred softened his tone a bit to make Anna feel more at ease. Both mothers-in-law regarded him with a sense of reverence.

After an awkward silence, Anna asked, “Is Kate doing well these days?”

Since Alfred had initiated the conversation, Anna felt it would be rude to hang up. The only topic they could discuss was Kate.

“She’s doing well. Working, attending classes, occasionally meddling in other people’s affairs she’s busy all the time,” Alfred replied.

“That girl has always been like this, sticking her nose where it doesn’t belong. Alfred, you should talk to her. Don’t let her get into trouble,” Anna said, her voice tinged with worry.” I signed her up for kickboxing to learn how to protect herself, but now she’s using those combat skills to stand up for others.”

Alfred chuckled. “As long as she doesn’t get hurt while helping others, it’s fine by me.” As for getting into trouble, that wasn’t a cause for concern. Kate was his wife; with his backing, even if she offended everyone in Sherpsel, she would have nothing to worry about. He would take care of everything.

Anna sighed inwardly. She had hoped her son-in-law would keep her daughter in check and prevent her from stepping out of line. Instead, he seemed to indulge her behavior. “Anyway, are you feeling better?” Alfred remembered Anna had been in a car accident. Although she had been discharged and returned home, she had yet to fully recover. Anna let out a resigned sigh. “Much better, but I still can’t do heavy work.”

Anna felt a bit helpless. There was always plenty of work to do in the countryside, especially in the Garcia family’s potato and wheat fields. It was the harvest season, and she wanted to help in the fields, but her body wouldn’t allow it, and for someone used to hard labor, it was understandably frustrating.

“You need to recuperate. You should take a break for now or hire someone to help,” Alfred said, his tone firm but gentle.

“I haven’t been working in the fields. It’s Kate’s dad and Ryan who are handling everything. After the harvest, Ryan plans to find a job in Sherpsel,” Anna replied.

Ryan was worried about Kate. The Davidson family was far too powerful, and without a strong backing, Kate could easily be bullied. He wanted to make a name for himself in Sherpsel and become a support for his sister.

Alfred raised an eyebrow. “Ryan is coming to Sherpsel? Wasn’t he supposed to manage Kate’s training center? What will happen to it if he comes here?” he asked, his calm voice concealing his true thoughts.

The training center had been Kate’s endeavor, and she had poured her heart into it. She still often talked about it. Moreover, Alfred didn’t want Ryan to come to Sherpsel. Ryan’s feelings for Kate had already crossed the line of normal sibling affection. Even though Kate only saw Ryan as a brother, Alfred remained wary of this so-called brother-in-law.

“Kate’s other brother can take over; he just resigned from his job,” Anna spoke without much thought. Then, as if remembering something, she quickly added, “Alfred, Ryan just thinks he’s still young and should venture into the city to broaden his horizons. H-he won’t disrupt your lives.”

Anna knew about Ryan’s feelings for Kate, and so did Alfred. She was worried about the potential repercussions for her son.

“Ryan is Kate’s brother, and that makes him my brother too. If he comes to the city to find work, I’ll arrange things for him. You don’t need to worry; I promise to get him a comfortable job with a good salary,” Alfred said reassuringly.

Ryan’s education level wasn’t high enough for a job at the Regency Group, but there was one position that suited him perfectly- the head of security. It was a stress-free role with a good income, which seemed fair enough to Alfred. He had already thought of how to deal with his “rival” in the form of a brother-in-law.

“Thank you, Alfred, but that’s not necessary. I know Ryan; he doesn’t like taking shortcuts. He’ll have to forge his own path and stand on his own two feet.” Anna politely declined Alfred’s offer.

“I can reserve that position for him. He can come to me anytime.” Alfred’s voice was mellow yet it carried an unsettling chill.

He wanted Ryan close by so he could keep an eye on him, ensuring he wouldn’t meet Kate in secret. Ryan was a smart guy who knew his boundaries and genuinely wished the best for Kate. Yet, the thought of Ryan’s affection for Kate left Alfred simmering with jealousy.

“Thank you, Alfred,” Anna said in a grateful tone.

“Anna, we’re family. There’s no need to be formal,” Alfred said warmly. “I’ll bring Kate to visit you soon.”

Alfred still remembered his promise, but it would take time to fulfill. Next Saturday, Kate would definitely not be visiting; it would be the perfect day for her to take revenge on Chris and Kyla.

“You’re all busy. No need to rush back and forth. I just want to know that both of you are doing well. Alfred, Kate is a good girl…” Anna said earnestly, her concern evident. “I will treat her well,” Alfred assured sincerely.

He was already pampering Kate beyond measure. Kate often shared with Anna that he had spoiled her rotten. ‘A wife deserves to be cherished, Anna thought with a chuckle, immensely pleased with Alfred’s response. “Alfred, you and Kate should also spend more time with the Sutton family. After all, they’re her biological parents, and building that bond is good for everyone,” Anna advised.

Initially, when Kate went back to the Sutton family, she struggled to adjust to the life of high society and felt distant from her biological parents, which was why she often returned to the Garcia family.

Celia was jealous, unable to stand her daughter spending so much time with the Garcia family. She secretly contacted Anna, hoping to cut off their ties.

Kate was sentimental, and neither Celia nor the Garcia family could stop her from visiting her old home. Yet, Anna worried that Kate’s frequent visits would strain her relationship with her biological parents, which wouldn’t be beneficial to her. To make matters worse, Kyla, her biological daughter, harbored resentment toward Kate.

“Don’t worry, we will,” Alfred replied reassuringly.

Anna laughed, saying sheepishly, “I’ve rambled on for so long.”

“I enjoyed the chat. I can talk to you about anything.” It was through discussing all matters, big and small, that Alfred felt truly regarded as family.

Anna laughed even more heartily. Alfred, cold and aloof as he was, had stepped down from his pedestal, behaving like an ordinary person, all because he cared for Kate.

‘Kate is on the path to happiness, Anna thought with conviction. It was what every mother hoped for her child. Yet, even perfection had its cracks. ‘Perhaps they could adopt a child in the future. Who knows? It might foster healing for Alfred, allowing them to connect on a deeper level.’

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After chatting for a while, Anna ended the call.

After putting down the phone, Anna looked at her husband, who had just entered. Her husband asked her, “Who were you talking to on the phone just now? You were chatting so happily. I could hear your laughter in the hall.”

Anna smiled and said, “I was chatting with our son-in-law.” “Mr. Davidson?”

Her husband did not address Alfred as “Alfred” like others. Instead, he called him “Mr. Davidson.”

In the past, this simple man had never paid attention to the business god of Sherpsel. It was too far beyond their reach. If nothing unexpected happened, they would never have encountered a business figure like Alfred in their lifetime. Who would have imagined that the daughter he had lovingly raised for twenty-five years, cherished like a treasure, was actually the biological daughter of the wealthy Sutton family from Sherpsel?

This revelation had changed their world entirely.

Although the Sutton family had taken back his adoptive daughter, Faulkner was still deeply concerned about the Sutton family. In his heart, both daughters of the Sutton family were also his daughters.

Paying attention to Sutton Group’s affairs naturally led him to learn about Sherpsel’s wealthy families, and it was inevitable that he would learn about some of Alfred’s deeds.

Faulkner could never have imagined that his precious daughter would marry Alfred.

When he first heard that the Davidson family had proposed marriage to the Sutton family, explicitly requesting to marry Kate Sutton, Faulkner was furious. He believed the Davidson family had gone too far. Their eldest son was infertile and disabled, yet they wanted to marry someone else’s perfectly healthy daughter.

His heart ached for Kate. Kate had once told them that she had a man she loved and was trying to persuade her biological parents to agree to the marriage.

Faulkner had always respected his daughter’s choices, so when Kate said she had found a man she loved, he naturally hoped that she would be able to marry him.

If not for his wife and children holding him back, Faulkner would have gone to confront the Davidson family long ago.

The past had left Faulkner with no fondness for Alfred, his son-in-law.

His wife and children had all said it was Kate’s choice. Faulkner did not understand, but he still respected her decision, just as always. However, he silently kept a mental note of the grievance he held against Alfred.

“Yes, our son-in-law is Alfred. As for Kyla… I do not know how things are going with her and Mr. Cohen.”

If Ryan could tell that Kyla liked Chris, how could Anna not notice?

“We do not need to worry about her. You almost lost your life looking for her this time. Do not go again in the future. She is indeed our biological daughter, but she does not have us in her heart. Going to look for her will only earn you her disdain. Why put yourself through that?”

“Ever since I returned, I have found myself sighing at the thought of her. It leaves me so uneasy that I cannot sleep at night. When Kate comes back and sees you like this, it will surely break her heart again.”

Faulkner also had many opinions about his biological daughter.

After returning, Ryan had already told Faulkner about it.

“She is our biological daughter. How can I not go? I do not want to interfere in her affairs. I want to see if she is doing well.”

At the mention of Kyla, Anna’s mood sank.

Faulkner took her phone, placed it on the dresser, and said,” Take a nap, stop thinking so much. How could she not be doing well? The Sutton family has raised her as their heir since she was little. She has had the best of everything and has become arrogant. When she returned, she even complained that the floor in our house was dirty and did not want to get out of the car.”

“Sutton Group is thriving now. Mr. Sutton trusts her more than he trusts Kate. We should be more concerned about Kate. She grew up with us, and even though we provide her with the best we can, it cannot compare to the conditions of the Sutton family.”

Faulkner sighed and said with self-reproach, “Our biological daughter has been nurtured into an outstanding career woman with a bright future, while Kate has ultimately suffered in our home. Kate has married into the Davidson family, and their standards are high. I have heard that the rules of the Davidson family are even more numerous than the grains of sand on a beach.”

“If Kate’s biological parents cannot support her, we are even less likely to do so. Therefore, we should be worried about Kate, not Kyla.”

After hearing her husband’s words, Anna sighed as well.” Our limitations prevent us from offering more to Kate. I have met Mr. Davidson and spoken with him before. He comes across as cold and domineering. Although Ryan has a strong sibling bond with Kate, Mr. Davidson does not even like that.”

“But he is sincere about Kate. He would not be so

domineering with her if he did not care for her. He would not have visited me in the hospital or arranged for a car to bring me home. He even chatted with me for quite some time just now. All these signs indicate that he truly cares for our Kate.”

“As long as Mr. Davidson protects Kate, we have nothing to worry about,” Anna said. “Worrying would not help.”

Anna understood why their eldest son wanted to venture into Sherpsel.

He would have to make significant sacrifices if he wanted to support his married sister.

“Dad, after the busy season on the farm, bring some of our local specialties to Kate. It is important to meet the in-laws.”

Faulkner replied, “Do you think entering the Davidson family is that easy? In the eyes of the Davidson family, even the Sutton family may not be seen as true in-laws. As simple farmers, do you think they would accept us as a family? You should rest. We cannot do anything about our two daughters’ situations right now, nor do we have the means. You need to focus on your health.”

After hearing her husband’s words, Anna considered them and sighed again.

Kate was unaware that her adoptive parents were sighing because of her.

She had come home late last night and flirted with Alfred for quite a while, leaving her only a few hours to rest.

She was feeling sleepy.

She ended up sleeping until after four o’clock in the afternoon.

She was momentarily stunned when she opened her eyes and saw the unfamiliar surroundings. It took her a while to remember that she was on vacation with Alfred, staying at a leisurely hotel.

Turning her head, she noticed the space beside her was already empty.

Alfred was no longer there.

His biological clock was very regular.

Every day during his lunch break, regardless of how deep his sleep was, he would wake up at 1:40 PM without fail.

After sleeping for several hours, Kate’s mental state had improved significantly.

Not hurrying to get up, she reached for her phone on the bedside table.

She habitually checked WhatsApp, but no one had messaged her. When she opened her Instagram timeline, she saw photos from her sister-in-law and Xena. They were watching Lucas play golf at the golf course.

Perhaps everyone knew she was still resting and did not want to disturb her.

She thought about calling Anna but realized that Anna had already called her.

“I missed a call from my mother. Did Alfred answer the call?”

Seeing that Anna had called during her lunch break, Kate understood that Alfred had answered the phone for her.

She decided to call Anna back.

When Anna answered, Kate said, “Mum, you called me? I happened to be napping and did not get your call.”

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“Did you just wake up?” Anna instinctively said.

Kate replied, feeling embarrassed, “I went to bed too late last night, so I was really sleepy today and ended up sleeping longer. Mom, how is your recovery? I will come back to see you soon.”

She initially wanted to say she would return next Saturday but remembered her commitments and changed her words. This aligned with Alfred.

“I’m much better, except I still cannot do heavy work. You are busy, so there is no need to rush back. The weather is getting hotter, and the roads are hot, so you cannot stay for long.” Anna smiled and said, “It is fine as long as I know you are thinking of me.”

“It is alright. I can ask my father-in-law for a couple of days off and stay home a bit longer.” Kate responded.

“Kate, do not take leave.” Anna quickly advised, “Work is important. If you keep taking leave, your biological father will think you are not working hard.”

“Mom, it is okay.” Kate defended.

“Listen to me and work hard. If you have time, spend more time with your mother-in-law. We are all fine, so you do not need to worry.”

Thinking that her biological parents disapproved of her close ties with Anna, Kate felt somewhat helpless and said, “Alright, I will listen to you, and I will take the opportunity to go back this weekend.”

Kate was not applying for leave. She had indeed taken a lot of leave.

Even Claire stated that she had taken too much leave.

“Kate.”

“Go ahead, Mom.”

After a moment of silence, Anna said, “You are now a young lady from a wealthy family, so you need to be mindful of your image. Do not meddle in other people’s affairs or stand up for injustice like before. Whatever you do, think about your family and whether it will implicate them.”

“Also, drive carefully. Do not drive too fast.”

While chatting with Alfred, she learned that Kate enjoyed racing, and Anna could not help but comment on her daughter’s behavior.

Kate mumbled something, and when Anna asked her what she said, she replied helplessly, “Mom, did Alfred complain to you?”

After Alfred caught her during her first car race, he reported her to her biological mother.

As a result, she could not even return to her parent’s house to borrow a car to satisfy her craving for speed.

“Alfred has not complained about you; he cares about you. I know your personality very well since I raised you. In any case, drive slowly from now on.”

“Mom, I cannot even touch the steering wheel now. Your good son-in-law forbade me from driving by myself. He also told my mother that I was not even allowed to go back to my mother’s house to borrow her car. My mother is on the same side as Alfred.”

Anna smiled and said, “Alfred is still the wisest.”

Kate was speechless.

Indeed, the more the mother-in-law looked at her son-in-law, the more she liked him.

Alfred easily won over her two mothers.

When she heard the door open, she knew that Alfred was coming in. Only then did Kate end the call with her adoptive mother.

As soon as she placed the phone back on the bedside table, the door opened.

She got up and walked out of the bedroom barefoot. She saw Yael pushing Alfred in.

“Yael, get out!”

When Alfred saw her, he suddenly shouted in a low and cold voice.

Yael immediately let go, turned around, and walked away.

The action was completed in one smooth motion.

Yael did not even glance at Kate from the moment he came in until he left and closed the door.

“What happened?” Kate asked her man in confusion.

She walked over.

Alfred got up.

He walked a few steps toward her, and she stopped just in time.

His slender fingers landed on her clothes, helping her tidy up the outfit that had become a bit messy from sleeping. Then, he fixed her long hair. Finally, his gaze landed on her bare feet.

His brows were tightly knitted, his eyes were deep, and his thin lips were tightly pursed.

This was his angry expression.

“I-I will go back and put on my shoes.” Kate knew her bare feet had angered him, so she quickly turned to return to the bedroom.

She had only taken one step when her feet left the ground. Startled, she instinctively grabbed his clothes and wrapped her arms around his neck.

“Alfred!” Kate let out a low cry.

“Call me hubby.” He commanded.

Kate looked at him and smiled. “I am afraid that your face will slap when I call you hubby. You will slap yourself.” Alfred frowned.

He had once said that she was not allowed to call him ” hubby.”

Now, he had taken the initiative to ask her to call him that, which meant that every time she called him “hubby,” he would technically be slapping himself.

Reminded of this, Alfred slowly walked into the bedroom

with his wife in his arms. When he reached the bed, he tossed her onto it.

Fortunately, it was a bed. Even if she were thrown, she would not feel any pain.

Kate was not angry at all. Instead, she chuckled and flipped her long hair, saying charmingly, “Alfred, your actions just now made me think that you would pounce on me like a wolf and eat me up.”

Alfred’s gaze locked onto her delicate features.

She lay on her back on the bed, her long hair cascading over the pillow. Her red lips were slightly parted, and her beautiful eyes sparkled with passion. There was no need for her to do anything; just this expression was enough to drive him crazy.

It made him want to burn with her in passion without caring about anything.

“I am concerned for your well-being.” He said in a low and hoarse voice.

Being a wife for the first time, she was still inexperienced.

He did not want to tire her out further, especially since they were on vacation and she had to ride.

Kate grabbed one of his hands, pulling him to sit on the bed. Then, she placed her head on his thigh and smiled. “Alfred, you are a good man. A good man who is considerate of his wife.”

He would not only care about his own happiness; he would think of her and feel concerned for her well-being.

Looking at her red lips opening and closing, Alfred finally could not help but lower his head to cover her mouth.

He ruthlessly tasted her red lips, slightly easing his desire for her.

“Since I married you, I naturally have to dote on, love, protect, and pamper you.”

Kate looked at him shyly and affectionately.

Quickly, she sat up, threw her arms around his neck, and brought him down onto the bed. She rolled over and pinned

him, securing his hands on either side of his head. His

eyes were bright.

“Alfred, since I am married to you, I will never abandon you!”

Kate declared, then rewarded him with a sweet kiss.

She then fell off his body.

Alfred was teased and thought to himself, “Little vixen!”

When he thought that she would attack him, she only made a confession, kissed him, then ended it!

She was a soul-capturing, bone-corroding demoness.

It made his heart itch.

However, he had just said something considerate to her. If he changed his mind, he would be slapping himself.

Alfred kept the score in his heart.

When his legs completely recovered, and they held their wedding, he would make her unable to get out of bed for three days!

He would have a lifetime to settle the scores he had remembered!

Kate did not know how rich his thoughts were; she had already sat at the vanity and picked up a comb to style her hair.

“Alfred, are these female products all new?”

As she combed her long hair, she asked the man who was still lying on the bed in silence.

This room was probably exclusive to him. A cold man like him could not have female products in his room.

“I asked the front desk to send it up.” Suppressing his swirling desires with difficulty, Alfred said as he sat up from the bed.

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Soon, he stood behind her.

He took the comb from her hand and personally combed her hair.

“The floor is cool. You have to put on your shoes before you can go out.”

“Got it, Mummy.”

Alfred lightly tapped the top of her head with the comb. “I am a man.”

“It is hard for women to even talk to me. You, on the other hand, think I am being wishy-washy.”

Kate stuck out her tongue playfully. “Do I not feel a little blessed?”

Alfred nodded seriously. “Yes.”

Kate giggled.

“When I came in, were you and your mother talking bad about me?”

“No, I would not dare to talk bad about you in front of my mother. Both of my mothers, whether biological or adoptive, regard you as more important than me, their daughter. They listen to you. If I were to say something bad about you in front of them, I would be scolded.”

Kate even doubted if they knew who was their child.

“The two mothers know I’m doing this for your own good.” He explained.

“I don’t blame them. They like you. I can only be happy.” She expressed herself.

Her two mothers were much more honest than her mother-in-law, and they accepted him especially quickly.

Unlike her mother-in-law, who still could not accept her as her daughter-in-law. It was really strange. Back then, it was the Davidson family who took the initiative to propose marriage to the Sutton family. When she married Alfred, her mother-in-law, and Olivia were unsatisfied with her.

She wondered if it could be because of the difference between asking to marry and taking the initiative.

It was said that one would not cherish something that was too easy to obtain.

If one had spent a lot of money and had a challenging time marrying the other, one would be more inclined to cherish the other.

Kate asked, “…Alfred, do you think I was especially cheap when I forced you to marry me? I just thought that you were especially awesome. One moment, you committed suicide to reject the marriage, and the next moment, you hugged me, bit me, and insisted on taking responsibility for me.” “Kate, you are not allowed to say that you are cheap. I do not like hearing words like that.” He said in dismay, then continued, “I only bit you once. When did I hug you and bite you? You want me to make up for it?”

“Alfred, I think you’re seducing me. I’m fragile. Please don’t seduce me. I’m hungry now. I’m afraid that if you curl your finger, I won’t want to go downstairs.” Kate pleaded.

Alfred knocked her again with the comb. “Kate, you are a vixen.”

“Yes, I am a demoness who specializes in eating you. You are a monk. Eating your flesh will allow one to live forever, haha.” She laughed.

Alfred really could do nothing about this shameless woman.

“Alfred, we are also having dinner at the cafeteria on the first floor tonight, okay?”

Alfred did not answer her immediately. Instead, he said, ” Cynthia and the others want to eat barbecue. I have already gotten someone to prepare the ingredients.”

“Then I want to eat barbecue too. The more the merrier.” She said excitedly.

Alfred smiled. “I knew you would choose barbecue. I married a glutton. Fortunately, I can earn money, and support you.”

Kate replied, “…I can also afford to support myself. Alfred will also give you a sum of pocket money every month in the future.”

“Oh, ever since I became an adult, I have not received any pocket money. I really miss the days when I did not have to do anything and had pocket money to spend.” He beamed as he said.

“I’ll give you my monthly salary as pocket money. I’ll think of a way to earn more money. I can’t let my man lack money to spend.” She chuckled.

Alfred cooperated seriously. “Alright, then, I will wait to spend the pocket money my wife gives me.”

“Alfred.” Kate was also serious.

When he looked at her with burning eyes, she said, “I think we’re so childish, haha.”

Alfred helped her tie up her hair and said dotingly, “If you want me to cooperate with you in anything, I can cooperate.” “Tonight, I’m going to-” She said.

The ringing of the phone interrupted what Kate wanted to say.

She picked up her phone and saw that it was an unfamiliar fixed number.

“Alfred, where is this landline number?” She asked as she passed him the phone.

She did not know which city the area code in front of her was from. She only remembered a few principal city area codes; the others were hard to recall.

“Baylarey,” Alfred said indifferently.

She thought, “Baylarey?”

“It must be Ronnie.”

Kate happily answered the call from Baylarey.

Seeing how happy she was, Alfred’s eyes darkened, but he did not say anything.

After all, Ronnie was a three-year-old child. He should not be jealous of a three-year-old.

“Kate.” Ronnie’s childish voice came through, and Kate’s face was full of smiles.

She especially liked the little one’s sweet, childish voice. “Ronnie.” Kate smiled and called out to Ronnie.

“Kate, I miss you.” The child held the microphone and said to the woman on the other end of the line, “I really wanted to visit you, but Dad said I could not see you this week, so I could only call you. Kate, did you miss me?”

“Yes, I miss Ronnie too. You should listen to Dad. When you are free, you can come and play with me. I will take you to the amusement park and the zoo to see the tigers.”

The little one immediately responded happily, “Really?”

It is somewhat amusing that the young master of the Riley family was already three years old and had never been to the zoo or the amusement park.

The Riley family had a very large children’s playground. However, he was the only child in this generation of the Riley family, and he was not happy playing alone in such a big playground.

He had heard from his classmates that many children were at the amusement park, and it was especially fun.

Ronnie envied that kind of liveliness.

“Kate will keep her word. She will not lie to a child.”

Kate truly liked Ronnie.

To be able to use the advantage of her rebirth to save Ronnie meant that the two of them were fated.

“When Dad is free, he’ll bring me to you. Kate, you must take me to the zoo to see the tigers.”

“Okay.” She answered gladly.

“Kate?” He continued.

“Yeah.” She responded.

“Can you still hug me like Mommy in the future? I like it when Kate hugs me. You smell like Mommy.”

The little one could not forget Kate. Not only did she save him, but he also experienced the scent of his mother through Kate’s embrace.

“Of course, but I am not your mother after all. Your mother will wake up.” Kate said.

Kate was reborn and saved Ronnie.

It changed Ronnie’s life.

Presumably, it would also bring him good luck.

What Ronnie needed and longed for the most was maternal love.

She hoped that Fiona could wake up. Not only could Fiona comfort Wesley’s hurtful heart, but she could also allow Ronnie to experience true motherly love.

She believed that if Fiona could wake up, she would love her son very much.

She became a vegetable person after protecting her son.

“Yes, my mother will wake up!” Ronnie also hoped that his mother would wake up.

That way, he would have a mother to pick him up from school and not have to envy his classmates who had their mothers to escort them.

“Kate, my father is here. Let us talk next time. I secretly called you. Dad said it is inconvenient for you to chat with me.”

Ronnie did not understand what his father meant by that.

Without waiting for Kate to respond, Ronnie said goodbye and hung up the phone.

Chapter 290

“Although Ronnie does not have to worry about food and clothing and is doted on by everyone, he lacks maternal love.” Kate sighed.

Everyone’s life cannot be truly perfect; there will always be some regrets.

“That child really likes you. Fortunately, his mother is still around. Otherwise, I would have to keep an eye on him to make sure he does not try to take you as his father’s wife.” Alfred said in jealousy.

She looked at her man speechlessly.

After a long moment, she laughed and said, “Do you think everyone loves your wife like she is a greenback?”

“Wesley is a very loyal man. He loves his wife dearly. Do not let your imagination run wild; it would harm our relationship and affect theirs.” She reminded him.

Alfred pursed his thin lips into a line and then said, “If I don’t let go of my people, no one can take them away.”

Wesley was indeed loyal to his family and marriage.

But he also loved his only son, Ronnie.

If Ronnie spent too much time with Kate and kept saying she reminded him of his mother, no one could guarantee that Wesley would not develop unusual feelings for Kate.

Kate burst out laughing. “It’s really rare to see you jealous of me.”

Alfred’s face darkened.

Kate got up and took the comb from him. Then, she gave him a fierce hug.

Before he could respond to her, she let go again.

“Alfred, if I say some things too many times, I will feel I have lost my sincerity. It is as if I am nagging. However, if I do not say it, I fear you will let your imagination run wild. I have said it before: I will not regret it as long as you do not leave me. In this life, you are the only man I love.” Kate said. “Of course, I still feel a sense of accomplishment being able to make you jealous and let your imagination run wild for me. Haha.”

After laughing for a while, she was pulled into her man’s arms. Then he pressed her against the dressing table and forcefully covered her mouth, swallowing her laughter.

“This woman is too cocky.” He thought. “If I do not teach her a lesson, she could climb over my head.”

On the other hand, Kate thought, ‘A lesson like this can come a few times a day.’

After a kiss, Alfred’s long fingers still wandered on her lips, and his gaze overflowed with tenderness, wrapping around her like a silk net.

“I believe you,” he said in a low and hoarse voice. “I won’t say those words again.”

If he cared, he would be afraid of losing her. Being afraid of losing her might make him seem more domineering.

Kate took the initiative to hug his neck and said gently,” Fiona will definitely wake up. When she wakes up, Ronnie will no longer treat me as his mother. Right now, he does not treat me as his mother; he feels that my embrace gives him a sense of security, which makes him feel like he has a mother.”

Fiona had been in a coma for a long time. Ronnie was already three years old and had yet to be carried by his mother. He had a special desire for his mother’s embrace.

Kate had saved him before. He trusted Kate and felt a sense of security from her, mistaking that sense of security for a mother’s presence.

“I do not want to interfere in other people’s matters, but I sincerely hope that Fiona will wake up soon. I do not want my love rival to be a three-year-old child,” Alfred commented.

Kate could not help but laugh. “In the future, let us only have daughters and not sons. Otherwise, you will be jealous of your sons every day.”

Alfred stood up straight and said, “I want only to have daughters too.”

The question was whether they could have a daughter.

Given the Davidson family’s strong male lineage, they would be overjoyed if they could have even one daughter.

The couple chatted for a while before Kate pushed Alfred out of the room.

“Elijah and Grace left, right?” Kate thought of the persistent Elijah and asked casually.

“I am here. I will not let them in. They can only leave.” At the mention of his archenemy, Alfred’s voice turned cold.

“Grace…” Kate was about to say something.

“Do not worry about her. She is an arrogant fool who her family has spoiled.” Alfred said. He did not have a good impression of Grace.

It was not just that Grace had troubled Kate; even in the past, before he knew Kate, he did not have a good impression of her.

“I am not afraid of her. I just feel that she seems both rational and irrational when it comes to relationships. However, she is a very realistic girl. If we did not love the same man, I would quite admire a realistic girl like her.” Kate explained.

Because she said that she loved the same man, Alfred felt a little happier.

“I sympathize with Elijah,” Alfred said coldly, then chuckled twice. “In the past, he always mocked me for having bad luck with women. Now, he can experience the taste of it himself. The bad luck with women cannot blossom with me, so it shifts to him.”

Elijah competed with him in every aspect and everything.

Elijah would not accept any woman who had pursued Alfred.

Therefore, Grace was destined to fail again.

However, Grace’s entanglement skills, she was enough to give Elijah headaches.

Grace was not an ordinary rich young lady; she had the Weaver family as her backer. She had the means to pester Elijah and was not afraid of his status.

“Alfred, you know Elijah very well, right?” Kate asked.

Alfred looked up at his wife. “You want to tell Grace about Elijah’s preferences and weaknesses?”

“Only you truly know me.” Kate chuckled.

Alfred smiled. “Since my wife wants to be a matchmaker, I naturally have to support her. Later, I will write down Elijah’s preferences and weaknesses clearly and get someone to send them to Grace.”

Since Grace was pestering Elijah, he would not have that much time to pester Kate, which could be a way to help him eliminate his worries.

Kate nodded and suggested, “Did you not send someone to keep an eye on Elijah? Tell Grace about his whereabouts and let her run into him countless times. When he encounters her, he will break down. A fierce woman is afraid of pestering a man; I think a fierce man is also afraid of being pestered by a woman.”

Since Elijah liked to create coincidences, let him have enough encounters with Grace!

Alfred looked up at his woman again, a smile in his eyes. Kate, you are much worse than I thought,” he said.

Kate giggled. “I have to be worthy of you.”

Alfred was a cheeky person too; they were just right for each other.

He raised his hand and gently pinched her face, smiling as he said, “I have nothing to say.”

“Then let’s not talk about it. Let’s eat. I’m starving,” Kate begged.

“The entire glutton only knows how to eat,” Alfred teased.

“If one day I do not want to eat, you will probably try all means to coax me into it.” She retaliated.

Alfred could not help but agree. ‘That’s true.’

If she lost her appetite and did not want to eat, he would go crazy.

As the couple reached the first floor, they saw Lindsay running in. Upon seeing them, Lindsay paused for a moment, then quickly broke into a smile. “Alfred, Kate, here you are.”

“Yeah,” Kate said as she nodded in embarrassment.

She had slept for too long.

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