"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.

Jasper's growing irritation, Maddox hastily wiped away his tear, trying to lighten the mood, "Dad, I was

couldn't help but

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

to Willa, "Dad, believe me, I love Willa even more

room

promises isn't the

joined in, "Yeah, Maddox, we know you love Willa to the bone, but

say a word,

finances were a family affair, and Maddox's ventures were small

Jasper to act; they'd resolve it

Willa could do

Not

turned, seeking assurance, "Dad, you

because Willa doesn't mind, you should try to step up." Maddox felt

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

concerned about wealth; she knew Maddox's heart wasn't in business. Touching his face, she assured him, "Sweetie, I'll take

at the helm of the Perez's vast network, supporting

and Fredrick's smiles faltered, seeing

from Willa's?

concluded the ceremony, the

this moment, slid it onto Willa's finger. Looking up, he kissed her passionately,

Vivienne couldn't help but indulge in a

cautious, remembering the last time she

intervene. Anything to avoid a repeat

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