After giving it some thought, I elaborated, “Even though the Moore family was not directly involved in Naomi’s incident, it still happened because of them. I understand your bitterness towards them, and I don’t wish to make our lives more difficult, hence the suggestion.”
He let out a smile and explained, “Sienna, if we were to do that, it means that we are letting it fester. That’s not a good idea as it is going to make our lives more difficult.”
I was in a daze. Just as I was about to speak again, the doctor entered the ward.
After checking his injuries, the doctor diagnosed, “The scars are healing well with no big issues. They may start to itch, but please do not scratch them, or the scars will open up again, affecting the healing process.”
I nodded in understanding. Meanwhile, the nurse handed me the prescription list to prepare for his discharge.
The time taken to get from W City to K City was only a four-hour flight.
Back at the villa, many people had been waiting at the gate. Sally, who was one of them, went up to Anthony and inquired about his condition.
Zachary and Cameron both looked at me. Cameron hesitated for a moment before she asked, “Sienna, it’s going to be new year’s eve soon, and it’s going to be boring with just the two of you. Do you want us to join you? If you are worried about the traveling distance, I can visit with your dad.”
I was surprised by the offer. I thought about it for a moment and replied, “You should check with Anthony.”
Cameron glanced over at Zachary, prompting for his input. Zachary looked at me and added in his low voice, “Let’s spend this festive season together. Emery and Hunter will be joining too – the more, the merrier.”
I pursed my lips while I thought about it while glancing over at Anthony, who was being swarmed by the many questions from Sally.
On the other hand, a black Land Rover slowed down at the porch of the villa. It was Joe.
As the car stopped, Joe alighted and went up to Anthony. They looked at each other while Joe asked in a soft and concerned voice, “Are you okay?”
“I’m fine.” Anthony nodded.
Joe must have heard about the incident at W City.
A crowd of people entered the living room. It seemed like Sally had been around for some days as she had adapted well and was in control of the household.
On new year’s eve.
Unexpectedly, it was snowing heavily at K City. Because Sally could not visit the Moore family, both the Moore family and Sally came to our villa.
After a long day of work, it was finally dinner time. Emery’s baby bump grew, along with her appetite.
Emery was very chatty. Sally, who had been alone for some time, enjoyed listening to her chatter.
Cameron was busy portioning food onto everyone’s plate.
While Cameron did that, Zachary placed some food on her plate.
Summer kept exclaiming throughout dinner, “Mommy! Please eat fast! I want to see the fireworks.”
I nodded while Anthony placed a piece of meat on my plate. I lifted my head and met his gentle gaze. He gave a light smile and said, “The lamb is very tender. You need to try it.”
I could not help myself but smile at what he did. I agreed with Emery’s advice that we should follow our hearts if it could make us happy.
Failing to suppress my delight, I placed some roasted vegetables onto Anthony’s plate and instructed in a coy manner, “You need to eat more too!”
I distributed it to everyone else while Cameron and Zachary smiled at each other and looked at me with warm gazes.
It was the perfect time with loved ones. It had been a long time since our hearts were that full.
After dinner, Cameron and Sally pulled me out of the kitchen to watch the fireworks in the yard.
It was the only festive season with fireworks display in the bustling K City.
That made new year’s eve even more special. “I’m going to make a wish at the fireworks later,” Emery exclaimed while she lifted her head to gaze at the snow falling.
Hunter pulled Emery into his embrace and inquired with a light chuckle, “What are you going to wish for?”
After giving it some thought, Emery replied, “I wish for our baby to be born with great health.”
Both of them exchanged sweet gazes and smiled.
I turned to spot Anthony looking at me, so I asked him, “Are you going to make a wish?”
The corner of his lips curled up as he nodded. “Yes. I’ll wish for us to be well.”
I was not satisfied with his perfunctory reply, so I exclaimed, “How is that a wish? Any other wish?”
He gave me a sidelong glance and redirected the question at me. “Do you have any wish to make?”
“Hmm… I wish for us to have an adorable baby in the future.”
He landed his gaze at me for a long time, gaze as deep as the sea.
Pow! The fireworks exploded in the night sky, dazzling everyone with their beauty.
My head lifted naturally to gaze at the work of art. In excitement, I grabbed onto Anthony’s arm and exclaimed, “Anthony, it’s the fireworks! Quick! Look at the fireworks!”
I clasped both my hands together, faced the fireworks, and made a wish. “I wish for us to have an adorable baby!”
There was an old wife’s tale about the lonely deities who loved to catch shooting stars for fun.
Hidden within the stars were the human’s wishes. The deities would fulfil their wishes if they took pity on them.
Therefore, many people made wishes upon shooting stars, hoping the deities would fulfil their wishes.
When I was younger, there were many shooting stars at R Province, so I made many wishes. I made so many of them that I could not remember any.
As I grew up in the bustling J City, there were no shooting stars – only fireworks. I stopped making wishes due to the pain I experienced as I grew up.
However, I sincerely wished for a child with Anthony.
I felt warmth as Anthony pulled me into his embrace. “Sienna, I still owe you a wedding,” he whispered to my ears.
I smiled at his words and lifted my head to look at him. The glorious lights from the fireworks landed on his face at the right spots. It made him look exceptionally dashing.
“Anthony, I don’t need a wedding. All I want is for us to stay together for the rest of our lives.”
He pulled me close, planted a kiss on my forehead, and said softly, “Okay, let’s make a promise to never leave each other.”
After many years, I realized that sometimes, ‘forever’ eventually turns into regrets.
The fireworks painted the dark sky of K City for the whole night, along with the snow.
Anthony could not stay out for long with his injuries, but he held in the pain for me to gaze at the fireworks for a little longer.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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