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.

away his tear, trying to lighten the mood, "Dad, I was just trying to add a bit of humor... Please,

help but

Willa even better from now on,

looking earnest, turned to Willa, "Dad, believe me,

sent the room into an uproar of

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

to the bone, but don't play favorites, or you might find your allowance

a word, but their amusement

were a family affair, and Maddox's ventures were small fry compared to Willa's management of

Jasper to act; they'd resolve it

Willa could

Maddox? Not

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

Only because Willa doesn't mind, you should try to step up." Maddox felt a pang of injustice. Business just

I'll work hard to earn more.

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

of the Perez's vast network,

faltered, seeing something

different from

ceremony, the spotlight was on the

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

but indulge in a little too much

was cautious, remembering the last time she drank

nudged Fredrick, hinting for him to intervene. Anything to avoid a repeat of the

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