It was already late into the night when Landon got back home.

Angelina happened to be coming out from the laundry room with a basket full of clothes. She put the basket down to welcome Landon the moment she spotted him.

“Where’s Lauren? Has she gone to bed?” Landon took off his suit jacket and handed it to her. He looked pumped up and ecstatic.

“She has.”

Landon sighed, “I rushed all the way back…”

He was a little disappointed. However, he continued smiling brightly right after. “I’ll just update her tomorrow morning, then.” Angelina blinked. “You have good news, Mr. Landon?”

“Grandpa has agreed.”

Landon was bright-eyed. He was so excited that his voice was trembling. “Grandpa has agreed to me marrying Lauren!” “Really?”

Angelina was overjoyed. Tears welled up, making her eyes glisten. “Congratulations! Your wish to marry Madam Lauren is finally coming true! There’s nothing more joyous than this!”

“Mom called me when | was on my way home. She said that she could agree to accept Lauren. But only on the condition that Zoe has to be allowed to return.”

Landon’s gaze turned cold. He scoffed, “How could that be? Mom was such a simple person. When did she learn to bargain with others? Does she think | will not marry Lauren so long as she disapproves?”

Angelina nodded in concurrence.

eluded her. Landon was always the one holding things together after Bill’s passing. If it hadn’t been for Landon, Preston would have taken over

“However, Grandpa only agreed because Prepillon put in a few good words on my behalf. He might be cooking something up. | need to keep a watch

should still beware of him,”

wasn’t able to fall asleep. Thus, he inched closer

that, he wasn’t satisfied. He placed his arms

slipped his playful hand under her nightgown and started to fondle her. Lauren stirred. She opened her bleary eyes. Naturally,

a little

too considerate and tuned in. Landon sighed. He pulled her in by the

“You seem very happy.”

fast. Also, when | was

a deep breath. He kissed her on the forehead. In a loving voice, he explained, “I am finally going to marry you,

be able to become the wife of the Harper Group’s president. You are going to be acknowledged by everyone. You will no longer be

eyes shot open. There was a sparkle in her

will bring you along. | want to ask him for your hand in marriage. | want to do

lips trembled, and tears welled up

Even so, she only ever treated it as

Since then, she never dared to hope that she’d really be able to marry

don’t need to force yourself.” “Force myself? You’re saying

so worried that his voice cracked. His love and passion for her burned like a fire within him. He squeezed her tightly in his arms. “No, Lauren. I’m not forcing myself. My dream is to marry you.

a restful day to visit Seaview Manor. “Mr. Landon? Ms. Lauren? You’re here!” Rory was the first to come out

even better after

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