chapter 1923


    "Actually, what I really hope is that you could bring me a great-grandchild soon. I''d prefer a baby from


    you."


    Charmine was at a loss for words at Grandma Bailey''s words.


    She wanted to as well, but it was all down to Anthony.


    Charminemented nothing on the matter as she nodded. "Alright then, wait for my good news."


    On the next day...


    The family brought Annabel home. When Annabel entered through the gate and saw thevish-looking


    roses in the front yard along with the bells ringing on every tree, her eyes became misty. Her shaky


    hands made their way to her face as she sped her mouth. "Grandma, Madam, Ms. Charmine, thank


    you for treating me so well. I’m so touched!"


    Grandma Bailey said gently, "Charmine designed these herself."


    Annabel instantly turned to look at Charmine. "Ms. Charmine, thank you. Really...l never expected you


    to treat me so well. Nobody had ever treated me so well before...and this might as well be the biggest


    birthday celebration I’ve ever had. Really, thank you so much!"


    Everyone felt for Annabel upon hearing her words.


    Grandma Bailey felt emotional. Annabel was so easily pleased; what a softdy she was.


    Charmine remained calm as usual. "You’re wee. You helped me find the criminal while I merely


    helped to prepare your birthday celebration.


    This is nothing." "Mydy never liked being indebted to anyone." Anthony stood next to Charmine, his


    fingers interlocking with hers as he did.


    Although they did nothing more than that, their affection was incredibly palpable.


    Annabel watched on, her self free from jealousy. She was not angry at


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    Anthony for loving Charmine.


    She looked at both of them with her dewy eyes and said sincerely, "Don’t mind me; you''ve done way


    more for me. I''ll be very happy to see you two living happily ever after."


    Charmine was rather astounded by Annabel''s kindness. "Thanks," she spoke through her parted red


    lips.


    "Alright, alright. We’re a family, so don’t be too polite," said Grandma Bailey. "Go and get some rest.


    The guests are arriving soon."


    With that said, she held Charmine''s hand and went inside with her.


    Susan walked past Annabel, eyeing the woman haughtily as she did.


    She had hated Annabel for being useless. She wanted to use her to kick Charmine out, but she was


    always so kind toward Charmine and was notpetitive at all.


    She never expected that fool of a Charmine to be so lucky. Due to her kindness, she gained the


    attention from Grandma Bailey that she cared enough about Annabel to host a birthday party for her.


    Even Charmine treated Annabel nicely.


    If this went on, Annabel’s position at home would slowly surpass Charmine. By then, it would be easy


    for Susan to kick Charmine out!


    The Bailey family only needed one Mrs. Bailey, and that person would be


    Annabel! 1


    After they went inside, the maids instantly surrounded them. Some went to attend to Grandma Bailey,


    but most of them went over to check on Annabel.


    "Ms. Annabel, what would you like to eat? I''ll cook for you." "Ms. Annabel, please be careful in the


    future. You must protect yourself and the baby in you." "What you did really impressed all of us! You


    scared us!”


    Annabel sat on the sofa, a soft smile adorning her palm-sized face as she did. "Don’t be so kind to me,


    just treat me as a friend like you''re all familiar with," she spoke, her tone approachable and kind.


    When Susan heard this, she had a look of disgust in her eyes. She was trying so hard to help Annabel,


    yet she was okay with leaving after giving birth to the baby!


    What a waste of opportunity!


    As they talked, a gentle and elegant male voice was heard from outside the door.


    "Grandma."


    The voice was...