Chapter 281


    Ian lifted ra''s hand, showcasing the sparkling engagement ring, and said with a grin, "I proposed


    to ra. We were nning on getting our marriage certificate today."


    Casey''s eyes moistened as he gazed at the dazzling diamond on his daughter''s finger. A swell of


    pride washed over him, knowing his girl had found her ce in the world. Yet, a pang of sorrow


    tugged at his heart, realizing his little bundle of joy, the one he had nurtured and cherished, was


    about to start her own family.


    Ian seemed to catch onto his emotions and quickly offered words offort in a deep, reassuring


    tone. "Dad, don''t worry. ra will always be your daughter. Even after we''re married, she''lle


    home often, and I''ll be right there with her, keeping youpany."


    With tears brimming in his eyes, Casey nodded and smiled. "Alright, as long as you two are happy,


    that''s all I need."


    "You have my word, I''ll take good care of ra," Ian assured him.


    ra felt a surge of contentment listening to Ian''s promise to her father. She tightened her grip on


    his hand.


    Soon, their helicopter touched down in the vige. ra, energized and purposeful, led the way


    toward Reed''s home.


    Upon entering, they saw the old man lying in bed, surrounded by a few of his children and


    grandchildren. Reed, who had been grimacing in pain, broke into a smile at the sight of ra.


    "ra, how did you make it here?" he asked.


    ra rushed to his side, taking his hand. "Grandpa Reed, I''ve brought a doctor to take a look at


    you," she said with urgency.


    Reed chuckled, looking at the figure in the white coat behind her. "Who says a girl can''t be capable?


    Look at ra, braving the snowstorm to bring a doctor to me."


    Reed''s grandsons and daughters-inw, descendants from Casey''s younger brother''s side, who


    often mocked Casey for only having a daughter, watched the scene unfold. Their eyes then shifted


    to the handsome Ian beside ra, and they rolled their eyes. "What can a girl do, really? She''s just


    like her mother, using her looks to seduce men," one of them scoffed.


    ra was about to retort, but Ian''s firm hand stopped her. His tall, imposing figure seemed out of


    ce in the modest home. His chiseled features and the crisp, unwrinkled designer suit he wore


    made him stand out starkly from the others.


    Ian''s gaze turned icy as he nced at the few people by Reed''s side, then pulled ra to the old


    man''s bedside. He bent down, his voice dropping a few notches.


    "Grandpa Reed, I''m ra''s fiancé, Ian. I''ve brought the best specialist from our hospital. Please, be


    at ease."


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    The room fell into a stunned silence. A fiancé? With a mother of dubious reputation, how could such


    an extraordinary man be with her?


    Reed, beaming with joy, looked at Ian approvingly. "You''re a fine-looking young man, a good match


    for ra, and clearly capable."


    A woman snorted. "You''re easily impressed. A doctor is just a doctor. My son is a manager at a big


    corporation, and you''ve never praised him."


    A man with a scruffy beard chimed in, "We''re talking about the renowned Hayes Corporation. My


    boy''s doing well, tight with the boss, like they''re buddies. The boss is getting married, and he''s


    nning to send a grand gift."