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.

the mood, "Dad, I was

but roll

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

believe me, I love Willa even more

sent the room into

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

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

a word, but

family affair, and Maddox's ventures were small fry

upset, they wouldn't wait for Jasper to act; they'd resolve it themselves, ensuring the couple's

Willa could do

Not

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

empire at your age. Only because Willa doesn't mind, you should try to step up."

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

she knew Maddox's heart wasn't in business. Touching

of the Perez's vast network,

faltered, seeing something they

so different from Willa's? To her, Maddox's quirks were

Jasper concluded the ceremony, the spotlight was on

Looking up, he

couldn't help but indulge

last time she drank too

for him to intervene. Anything to

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