The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 1065

"Willa, why the heck did you pinch me?" Maddox looked as innocent as a puppy caught chewing on a shoe.

Willa's cheeks flushed a deeper shade of red as she glared at him. Her attempt at looking formidable, however, was undermined by an unmistakable hint of bashfulness. "Did you already forget the pep talk I gave you?" Maddox swallowed hard, nodding slightly.

That was all Willa needed to see to know they were in trouble.

Her own choice in a partner, what more could she do?

The two stood under the spotlight, basking in the warmth of everyone's well-wishes.

As the ceremony was drawing to its highlight, Jasper handed Willa a list, "Willa, this is what I gave your sister, Sasha, when she got engaged. I've prepared something similar for you. Let me know if there's anything missing." Being a father and a father-in-law, how could Jasper bear to short-change Willa?

Tears welled up in Willa's eyes as she took the list. Shaking her head, she managed, "Dad, I don't care about those things. I just want to stay by your side, always."

Jasper nodded, visibly moved, gripping Willa's hand, "You're my daughter. I'll treat you no differently. You won't miss out on anything."

Willa pressed her lips together, nodding in agreement.

Maddox, standing beside her, was so touched he was nearly in tears.

Jasper looked at him with mock disdain, "It's not your list, son. What are you crying for?"

Maddox took a deep breath, "Dad, I regret not being born your daughter. I haven't even seen half of these things."

Jasper was momentarily speechless. If it weren't for the solemnity of the occasion, he might have questioned Maddox's common sense.

to lighten the mood, "Dad, I was just trying to add a bit

couldn't help but roll his

Willa even better from now on, "Maddox, from today onwards, Willa is in your care. If

"Dad, believe me, I

room into an

family jester, teased, "Maddox, making promises isn't the same as stabbing our dad in the

know you love Willa to the bone, but don't play favorites, or you might

Fredrick didn't say a word, but their amusement

Maddox's ventures were small fry compared to Willa's

act; they'd resolve it

Willa

Not

look from his eldest brother, Maddox turned, seeking assurance, "Dad, you wouldn't miss my little

him a sidelong glance, "Useless. I was managing the entire Perez empire at your age. Only because Willa doesn't mind, you should try to step up." Maddox felt a pang of injustice.

turned to Willa, seeking comfort, "Honey, I'll work hard to earn more. Trust

about wealth; she knew Maddox's heart wasn't in business. Touching his

Perez's vast network, supporting Maddox wouldn't be

Fredrick's smiles faltered, seeing something they couldn't quite

Maddox so different from Willa's? To her,

Jasper concluded the ceremony, the spotlight was

ring prepared for this moment, slid it onto Willa's finger. Looking up, he kissed her passionately, eliciting cheers from the crowd. Willa's face turned

but indulge

remembering the last time she

Fredrick, hinting for him to intervene. Anything to

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