Chapter 377
After departing from the Roberts family, only Edward remained on the journey back.
The entire drive remained tranquil. Instead of immediately leaving the Roberts family, Edward drove for
a while before pulling over on a side road.
He took a cigarette in the car, opened the window, propped his left hand on the window ledge, and let
his right hand rest on the steering wheel. He absentmindedly tapped the steering wheel and nced at
the backseat, finding the silence in the car too pronounced.
With the cigarette lit, smoke filled the air, obscuring his already decent and handsome face. A strand of
moonlight illuminated the front of the car, casting light on the depth of his heart.
It felt as though he had found redemption.
Edward was naturally intelligent and perceptive of his surroundings. His insight was keen, so he
realized early on that Natalie hadn’t shown any interest in him. He saw it clearly. He had long noticed
the issues with his mother’s behavior and
Hackett’s evasiveness.
Lately, Juana had asionally been bringing up his blind date experiences and asking if there were
any girls he was interested in. It was a subtle way of nudging him towards marriage, even though she
had never explicitly mentioned this topic.
Edward’s idea about rtionships was simple. To engage in a meaningful rtionship, his heart must
be unburdened. Otherwise, it would be unfair to the girl involved.
May 1st quickly arrived.
Today was the engagement party for Sherri and Hackett. Throughout the day, major media outlets
announced the Landor and ckwell families engagement. To prevent potential malicious rumors, both
families revealed the love birds had already obtained a marriage license and announced their wedding
date as July 7th.
This tactic effectively silenced those who sought to fuel gossip, but it couldn’t stifle the pangs of
jealousy. Some still believed Sherri had been pregnant before the engagement.
The banquet was hosted at Grand Manor.
Luxury cars kept arriving at the luxury hotel entrance, carrying guests to the engagement party.
Everyone was dressed to the nines, showing their radiating charm and beauty.
Natalie donned a light blue strapless evening gown that resembled a starry sky. The dress was slightly
loose, and soft blue gemstones adorned her fair neck. Her wavy hair fell over her shoulders.
Trevon wore a ck suit emphasizing his tall and lean frame, and he elegantly held Natalie’s waist as
they entered. His steps were slow, following hers.
A good-looking man and a beautiful woman were always objects of envy.
In the distance, many people were already whispering. Natalie also noticed a few women discreetly
exchanging words, their gazes fixed on them. She paid them no mind as long as she felt content.
She knew exactly what they were saying without thinking. It was just the same old cliché, doubts about
herpatibility with Trevon or insinuations about financial differences between families. There was
nothing worthwhile to concern herself with.
The wheat and the tares might grow together in the field, and the same applied to people. Not
everyone treated others with kindness and respect.
The Roberts family sent Rose and Frank to Hackett’s engagement party. The two of them followed
closely behind Trevon as they entered.
Trevon’s attention was fixed on Natalie, so he naturally didn’t notice what was happening behind him.
With more people around today, he needed to be highly attentive to prevent any harm froming to
Natalie.
Rose walked into the hall, holding her brother’s wrist. Her high heels were causing her difort, and
her eyes quickly spotted Natalie ahead, dressed in a matching outfit within the same color scheme.
“Natalie,” she called her.
Afraid of drawing too much attention. Rose held her hand near her mouth and shouted. Upon hearing
this, Natalie and Trevon both turned around.
“Look! We are in sync. My dress is also light blue, but I wear strapless. Let’s go find Sherri
Rose had snatched Trevon’s wife away with a tant disy.
Trevon seemed upset and did not know how to react because his wife had been pulled away. He
frowned slightly. “Ava is
not here?”
It was a rhetorical question.
“You look funny in formal attire. Where is your windbreaker? You look less out of ce in Lithern Club,
Trevon teased
Frank
Today, this guy was alone while the others were paired up.
Frank retorted, “Where is your apron then?*
“Works for me too. Either way, I’m still a husband and a father. You don’t even have the honor to put on
an apron. Ava is in Sapphire City now.”
As Trevon spoke, he put on a snug expression, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips.
Frank was speechless.
The engagement partymenced, and the Landor and ckwell families took the stage to announce
their union and extend gratitude to the attending guests without indulging in unnecessary rhetoric.
Sherri and Hackett descended from the stage.
Rose, Sherri, and Natalie huddled together to chat as if they were here today to enjoy food and drinks.
“Sherri, congrattions! May you and Hackett’s years ahead be filled with love and joy. And you too,
Natalie,” said Rose.
Natalie received the well-wishing. I am sure you’ll also find someone who cherishes and loves you one
day. Maybe the right time hasn’te yet. Lately, I’ve been dabbling in tarot.”
Sherri also nodded in agreement. “Oh wait, when did you start the side business?”
Natalie quipped, “Could you focus on the point? Are you sure I was talking about the side business?”
“Caught you,” Sherri eximed, wearing an expression that clearly said, “You’re a con artist, I get it.”
Natalie would have pped her head if it weren’t for Sherri’s engagement today.
Rose smiled and tossed her hair confidently. “You girls are always right! I know I will meet someone
treating me like a queen one day. Don’t be jealous when the timees.
Rose’s words and attitude amused Natalic.
Anyone who had spent enough time with Rose could see how wonderful she was and feel her
kindness.
Getting to know someone for real didn’te from listening to others. What you came to know was just
the side they wanted you to see, which might not be urate.
People said outer beauty would capture the eyes, but inner beauty would capture the heart. However,
how many were willing to spend time knowing others? Most of them judged a book by its cover.
Sherri seemed to have discovered a new world. Not far away, her brother was conversing with a group
of people. There were already many femalepanions around him. Some were granddaughters,
nieces, and daughters brought by rtives and friends who aimed to get married.
Upon closer inspection, quite a few girls stood beside Edward, shyly adjusting their hair, fluttering their
Edward, who was surrounded, was looking overwhelmed. Rose was amazed by the girls’ determination
and persistence. “Sherri, your brother seems to have be a target tonight. It’s a bit pathetic, isn’t
it?”
Sherri was wearing a pink diamond gown today and a pair of single shoes like Natalie. “It’s not strange.
My brother is already thirty years old. He’s at a marriageable age. Look at Mr. Wilson and me. We
already have children. My mother has been anxious for him recently.
“But she doesn’t want to hurt my brother’s feelings. Whenever she talks about his rtionship life, she
beats around the bush, like telling him a neighbor just gave birth recently or her friend just had a
grandkid. Don’t you think it’s too much? This kind of conversation makes me tired.”
Rose nodded and looked significantly in Edward’s direction. “It’s pretty sad. My brother is 29 and dating
a girl now. Although it’s a long distance rtionship, they’re in love. My parents are eager for Baby Ava
to join the family.”
Natalie noticed Juana, who was talking with Sherri’s mother-inw, looking in Edward’s direction. “Why
does it smell fishy to me? Do you think they want Edward to meet someone at your engagement
party?”
From a distance, Juana and Joy ckwell both had wide grins on their faces.
Sherri and Rose nodded in agreement. “I think you might be right.”
Rose was curious. Is your brother looking for someone?”
“It’s my mom’s idea for him to meet a girl, but my brother isn’t interested. Natalie’s idea is spot-on. My
mom might have asked these girls toe. She probably wanted my brother to talk to them and see if
there’s any chemistry.
Natalie had just pulled her gaze away from Edward when she met the intense gaze of Trevon, radiating
displeasure.
Even from a distance, Natalie could sense Trevons unhappiness.
She quickly averted her gaze, while Trevon didn’t look away, keeping his eyes fixed on her, his focus
solely on Natalie.
When Trevon finally shifted his gaze, he noticed Juana’s gaze was on Rose. Even Hackett’s mother’s
attention was on Rose. This sudden realization lifted his spirits
Her lips curled slightly as he told Frank pleasantly, who was before him. “Your sister and Edward could
be a match.”
Hackett had just approached them when he heard this, and he immediately put on a dramatic
expression. “Seriously, Frank? Is it true? Are we bing family?”
Frank seemed not to like thement, and he surveyed his surroundings. Realizing that the
atmosphere of the engagement party had taken an unexpected turn, he said coldly. “Are you Cupid or
what?”
In just a second. Hackett’s disappoinment was palpable. He leaned against Frank, but his attempt was
mercilessly shrugged off “Stay away from me
“I wanted to share the positive vibes, aiming for you to establish a meaningful connection with Little
Princess Ava soon. If you’re not interested, that’s okay. I’m not keen on pushing ut, either. By the way,
Rose and Edward are not a bad match. Don’t you think sof
After saying that, he nudged Franck with the elbow and suggestively raised an eyebrow Look over
there.
“Can you just stop being this nosy?”
Trevon was in a good mood. He lifted his wine ss and took a sip, and those nning to approach
him for conversation finally gave up upon seeing him engrossed in the chat with the trio.
After a moment, Trevon’s heart ached. ‘Stop looking. Only Rose’s feelings matter”
Frank shot him a sharp look, the implication clear without words. Trevon certainly understood the
meaning behind that gaze. Both were acutely aware.
Hackett looked around the banquet hall and couldn’t find anyone. ‘Damin it. Chris didn’t show up to
congratte me. Trevon was in a good mood and spoke up for Chris, “Is your engagement party more
important than him performing surgery? Don’t tter yourself’
If there were surgery or research, Chris wouldn’t leave theb or the hospital. He could spend all year
long in the hospital. His presence at the wedding was a big deal, so expecting him to skip surgery for
an engagement party was unrealistic.
Frank was thinking about Ava. He checked his phone and sent a message, letting her know he was
attending Hackett’s engagement party.
Hackett said. “It’s not surprising. Chris’ sister is more of a workaholic than him. She is almost thirty and
still works like crazy every day. Compared to her, he’s quite normal, right?”
I wonder what the elders of the Yamin family think.
They were three children in this family. One without much ambition, one son fully dedicated to his
career, and the eldest daughter took the lead in the family’s business. She was always busy, and
people often didn’t view her as a woman. Most thought the Yamin family had only one daughter.
Trevon felt the eldest Yamin daughter was somewhat like Frank’s mother, both in how she conducted
herself and interacted with others-efficient, decisive, and showing that women could be as strong as
men.
Sherri’s engagement ceremony wrapped up by 10:30 pm, which was pretty early. However, the reason
wasn’t announced to the guests but was due to her pregnancy.
Trevon and his wife returned home to Phoenix Manor.
At this moment, Rachel was sitting in the living room, obviously waiting for them.
Seeing her daughter-inw, Rachel stood up as the door opened. “Jasper is already asleep, sharing
the room with Mary tonight. I’m heading back now. Don’t go to bed toote.
As time went by, Rachel became more talkative.
Natalie nced at the clock and suggested. “Mom, why not stay over tonight and let Trevon take you
back tomorrow?”
Seeing that Rachel was stunned momentarily. Trevon said, I can drive you back tomorrow. It’s quite
These words could be considered as asking her to stay.
Rachel hesitated briefly before saying “Alright, don’t go to bed toote”
Later, as Trevon and Natalie went upstairs, Rachel Wilson lingered downstairs for a while before
heading upstairs.
Finally, Rachel took Jasper to her room next to Trevon’s
With concern. Trevon hugged Natalie into the room. “Let me draw a bath for you. Do you need my
help? You’ve been getting up at night more frequently recently”
He was attentive, remembering how often she used the toilet. It seemed he was counting, and she
smiled cheerfully. “It’s normal. It’s almost two months now Sherri’s wedding should be around four
months away”
“I know I check every day’ He was counting days too
It was only a month
Natalie could still manage her bath She had done the same even when she was pregnant with their son
However, she was willing to give him a chance to help with something
blow-dry
She didn’t mind having him get her clothes blow dry her hair, pour milk
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She grinned when she saw how upied but thrilled he was
After her shower, as soon as the got into bed she noticed the intense gaze of her husband. She
understood what it meant. His desires had ignited With a slight blush, she said. It hasn’t been three
months yet
I know Just a kiss ording to the information he found, they couldn’t do any intensive exercise, but
some moderate activities wouldn’t be a problem.
His eyes smoldered with a passionate intensity as he stared at her, a fiery desire that couldn’t be
concealed. A smile formed on her lips as she took a naughty turn. She sat on hisp, her fingers
tracing his neck, and yfully adjusted her shoulder strap to dangle enticingly on her arm
As Trevon watched her, his eyes were slightly hary, and he moistened his dry lips with a brief lick
Natalie was seductive The next moment, their lips met in a gentle, delicate kiss full of tenderness and
sensuality. As the kiss deepened, Trevon’s eyes grew redder, and his lips responded passionately,
unwilling to let go sweet
Their longing for each other surged in the kiss, overwhelming and intoxicating. His hand traced her
smooth back, while her lips on his couldn’t fully satisfy the desires pulsating within them. They wanted
more
Trevon’s lips followed the contours of her body, igniting a fiery trail with every touch.