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.

Jasper's growing irritation, Maddox hastily wiped away his tear, trying to lighten the

couldn't help but roll

sense, Jasper sighed. He knew he had to treat Willa even better

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

sent the room into an uproar

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

Lynette joined in, "Yeah, Maddox, we know you love Willa to the bone, but don't play favorites,

say a word,

Maddox's ventures were small fry compared to Willa's management of the family's

Willa ever be upset, they wouldn't wait for Jasper to act; they'd resolve

eyes, Willa could do no

Maddox? Not so

Maddox turned, seeking assurance, "Dad, you wouldn't miss my little

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.

wasn't in business. Touching his face, she assured him, "Sweetie, I'll

the Perez's vast

seeing

their perception of Maddox so different from

ceremony, the

he kissed her passionately, eliciting cheers from the crowd. Willa's face turned scarlet, extending down

the reception, Vivienne couldn't help but indulge

remembering the last time she drank too

intervene. Anything to avoid a repeat of

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