"As for how you treated the Grant Family, you didn’t even do the bare minimum that an old family friend should. When the Grant Clan was in trouble, you didn’t offer help in their hour of need, you chose to kick them when they were down. From now on, if Daisy runs into you, at most she’ll call you Mr. Sutherland and Ms. Sutton. Calling you Uncle and Aunt—that would really be taking advantage of my wife’s generosity and respect!"

After Dawn Sutherland finished, he ignored Selah Sutton and Asher Sutherland’s reactions, put his arm around Daisy Grant, and turned to leave.

In the car.

Daisy Grant sat in the passenger seat, silent for a long time before turning her head and asking softly, "Second Brother, how did you end up coming here?"

"Donna was afraid the Sutherland Family would make things hard for you, so she called me." Dawn Sutherland’s voice was a bit low. "From now on, don’t answer calls from the Sutherland Family, and don’t bother with them. As for the Sutherland Family, I don’t have any deep feelings for them."

Daisy nodded lightly. "Got it, Second Brother."

"Daisy," Dawn let out a sigh, "I don’t want you to swallow your pride for my sake, and I don’t want you to respect them because of me. To me, you and the children are my closest family. I can’t bear to see you wrong yourself."

Daisy’s previous gloominess faded; the corners of her lips lifted into a gentle smile. "I understand, Second Brother. I won’t go to the Sutherland Family anymore. Honestly, I never wanted to go there at all. That day in the hospital room, what Selah Sutton said to my parents... If the Sutherland Family hadn’t pushed us so hard, maybe my dad wouldn’t have..."

"I’m sorry, Daisy." Dawn pressed his lips together, his voice especially heavy.

Daisy shook her head. "It has nothing to do with you, Second Brother. I’ve never blamed you. Even when I blamed myself, I never blamed you."

Dawn made a low sound in response. "Daisy, I still owe you a wedding. Once the babies are born, Daisy, let’s get married properly. I want all our friends and relatives to know that I, Dawn Sutherland, married the love of my life in this lifetime."

Daisy’s lips curled slightly. "Okay."

The last wedding had been her regret.

What girl doesn’t want a wedding blessed by all her friends and family? But that last wedding had left her with nothing but heartache.

But now it was different. She and the Second Brother she loved were open and honest with each other. She wanted a sweet, happy wedding like that too.

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In the blink of an eye, two months had passed.

The weather was turning warmer.

Ariel Morris was in the living room playing with Little Princess Iris Seys in her arms when Aunt Forest walked over. "Young Madam, there’s a guest here to see you. The president of Saxton Clan Group, he says he’s your... father. Mr. Benny Saxton would like to see you."

"Benny Saxton?" Ariel was a little surprised, so much so that she didn’t even notice little Iris waving her hand across her face. A dozen seconds later, Ariel replied lightly, "Let him in."

"Alright, Young Madam."

When Aunt Forest came back in, she was followed by the long-unseen Benny Saxton. There were many more wrinkles on his face, the hair at his temples much more white; he looked like he’d aged ten years.

"Please have a seat, Mr. Saxton." Aunt Forest greeted him with a smile and made him a cup of tea.

From the moment he walked in, Benny Saxton’s gaze had been fixed on Ariel Morris. He seemed a little flustered and uneasy. "O-okay... okay..." he answered Aunt Forest and sat down, his body a bit stiff.

After Aunt Forest withdrew, Ariel held the baby in her arms and asked in a faint voice, "Mr. Saxton, what did you come to see me about?"

Benny Saxton’s eyes were somewhat panicked as he looked at Ariel. He spoke haltingly, very nervous. "A-Ariel, I heard that the Young Madam Seys gave birth to twins, so I... I just kept wanting to come and see you and the children."

Ariel’s gaze slid over to Benny Saxton, but she didn’t say anything.

"A boy and a girl, right? You’re really blessed. The whole Seys Family must be over the moon, right? I’m happy too..." Benny Saxton grinned, as if he truly was very happy. His eyes, full of inquiry, fell on Ariel. "May I take a look at the baby in your arms?"