Married At First Sight Chapter 3561
Married At First Sight Chapter 3561 – Knowing that Pedro cared about Kathryn, Clarissa reassured him, “Don’t worry, this medicine won’t harm her. It will just make her sleep for a few days. Even when she wakes up, she’ll be weak for a week or two. I would never harm my only daughter.”
Pedro took the packet of powder, slipped it into his pocket, and said to Clarissa, “Madam, I’ve taken the medicine, but I can’t guarantee the young lady will take it.”
Clarissa had already decided that if Pedro didn’t do it, she would find someone else to drug Kathryn. But Pedro planned to have the medicine tested first to understand what it was, so Kathryn could be more cautious.
“I understand you don’t mean to harm her, madam,” Pedro continued, “but Kathryn is an adult with her own mind. If I do this, she’ll be furious with me.”
After a pause, Clarissa said, “It doesn’t matter what she thinks. I just want to get her out of here.”
“Pedro, for Kathryn’s sake, we must be on the same page this time. We’re doing this for her.”
Pedro wanted to argue—was this really for Kathryn’s sake? Did Kathryn want this? But he held his tongue.
Clarissa added, “Don’t tell Kathryn about the medicine.”
Pedro responded, “I’m someone she trusts. I can’t keep secrets from her.”
Clarissa replied firmly, “Sometimes it’s necessary to keep things from her. There are lies, and then there are lies told for the right reasons. It’s okay to tell a good lie once in a while. Even if Kathryn gets mad at you, it won’t last. She’s smart and will understand my intentions as her mother.”
Pedro warned, “If you’re fine, she’ll only be angry for a short time. But if something goes wrong, this could come between us for the rest of our lives.”
Clarissa hesitated. No matter what, she and Kathryn were mother and daughter. Kathryn might not have strong feelings for her, but there was still a bond between them. Blood ties create a natural closeness.
After Kathryn came back into her life, Clarissa’s love for her had grown beyond just a biological connection.
“Madam, if there’s nothing else, I should leave first. Madam, you should go home and rest after work. The young lady is actually concerned about your health. I hope you’ll take care of yourself.”
Clarissa laughed bitterly, “Does she really care about me? If she did, she wouldn’t have betrayed me. If she hadn’t, I might have gotten rid of the big problem weighing on my mind.”
Pedro remained silent for a moment before asking, “Can you be sure your plan will succeed? The young lady is acting out of a sense of duty, out of respect for you. She’s trying to make up for your mistakes.”
Clarissa couldn’t find the words to respond. Her daughter’s actions were honorable, even if they went against her wishes. In Pedro’s eyes, Kathryn’s actions were a form of atonement, something that made her a good daughter.
Clarissa finally said, “You should go. Remember what I told you—I’m trusting you with my only daughter. No matter what happens, you must protect Kathryn and make sure she doesn’t suffer.”
Pedro replied, “I’ll protect the young lady with my life if I have to.”
Married At First Sight Chapter 3562
Married At First Sight Chapter 3562- Pedro was committed to protecting Kathryn for life, whether or not he was in love with her.
Clarissa waved her hand, signaling Pedro to leave. As he stood up, pushed the chair back, and walked away, she watched him go. He had a strong, upright posture. From behind, he looked quite masculine.
Pedro wasn’t bad-looking either, and in many ways, he was a good match for Kathryn.
After he left, Clarissa’s gaze fell on a photo frame on the corner of her desk. It was a family photo taken after Kathryn came back into her life. In the picture, Kathryn stood beside her but didn’t touch her. At that time, they were still strangers to each other, distant and unfamiliar.
But Shiloh, on the other hand, was clinging to her, holding one of her arms as if she wanted to assert her place beside Clarissa.
Clarissa picked up the photo frame and stared at it for a long time. She gently touched the image of Kathryn in the photo, murmuring, “Kathryn, you will find more happiness than your mother.”
Then she touched Shiloh’s image. She still had feelings for Shiloh, but…
When did things change between her and Shiloh? When did they become strangers?
Clarissa sighed and quietly whispered, “In my next life, if I am a mother again, I hope you’ll be born as my daughter, and we can be a true mother and daughter.”
The office door opened.
Mr. Dunn entered, carrying a bag with dinner for Clarissa.
“Madam, please have something to eat,” Mr. Dunn said kindly. He unpacked the bag, taking out disposable containers and arranging them on the desk.
Clarissa watched him set up the meal for a moment before getting up to wash her hands. She didn’t feel like eating alone, so she asked Mr. Dunn to join her.
He didn’t refuse.
“Is Audrey coming?” Clarissa asked suddenly.
Mr. Dunn replied, “I haven’t heard anything about her coming. Maybe with the New Year approaching, she has no plans.”
Clarissa said, “She’ll come. Keep an eye on her and Fernando (Mr. Jimenez). She’ll probably come with him.”
After not seeing Fernando for decades, Clarissa never expected that he would still be alive. She was surprised to think of seeing him again after all these years.
“Fernando is over 90 now. Even if he’s in good health, traveling isn’t easy for him. Wiltspoon is far from Jensburg. The flight takes over two hours, so it’s hard to say if he’ll make the trip.”
Mr. Jimenez’s real name was Fernando Jimenez. The younger generation didn’t know his full name. Even Silver Fox, Ezequiel, always called him “Big Brother.” So, the younger generation either called him “Old Grandpa” or “Grandpa Jimenez” after Audrey.
“You don’t understand him. If he’s still alive and has reconnected with Audrey, even if he’s near death, he’ll find a way to return to Jensburg and die in front of my eldest sister’s grave. He’s been loyal to my eldest sister his whole life; she’s the only one he ever loved.”
Clarissa felt a pang of sadness as she said this.
Fernando was the only man she had ever loved, and the only man she couldn’t have. He had been so kind to her before…
Clarissa once thought that Fernando had feelings for her. But later, she realized he was only kind because she was her elder sister’s little sister, the one her sister had raised. He had watched her grow up. In his eyes, she was just a child, nothing more.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3563
Married At First Sight Chapter 3563 – If it weren’t for her elder sister, Fernando might never have noticed Clarissa.
Clarissa reflected on this with bitterness. She had resented her elder sister, especially when she plotted her sister’s death. No matter what Clarissa did, people would always mention her elder sister. No matter how well Clarissa performed, the praise would go to her sister, with people saying, “Your elder sister taught you well.”
Clarissa admitted she was jealous. Her elder sister was better than her in every way.
Her elder sister was the one who managed the company and family affairs, while Clarissa helped. When a problem arose, if Clarissa couldn’t solve it, she would go home and discuss it with her elder sister. Her sister would always find a solution, and when Clarissa followed her advice, everything would work out perfectly.
Clarissa wasn’t as smart or as brave as her elder sister, but she wasn’t willing to stay in her sister’s shadow forever. She wanted to be better, to surpass her elder sister.
Clarissa believed that what her sister could do, she could do too. If she took her sister’s place, she was sure she wouldn’t fail.
So, she killed her sister’s family. Fearing her sister might retaliate, she decided to eliminate her as well.
When her sister died, she knew who was responsible. Her sister looked at her with disbelief, unable to speak, and left this world in shock. Clarissa was the one who took care of her sister’s body.
“He will definitely come back to Jensburg. If Audrey comes, he will follow. Even if she doesn’t, he will. He’ll testify that I killed both my elder sister and younger sister,” Clarissa said with certainty.
“Set up an ambush at the Farrell family cemetery. If Mr. Jimenez returns, the first thing he’ll do is take Audrey to visit my sister’s grave. If you can deal with them at the cemetery, do it there—it’s remote and convenient,” Clarissa instructed Mr. Dunn, making sure he wouldn’t overlook the private cemetery where all the Farrell ancestors were buried.
“He’ll go to pay his respects to my sister. How could Audrey not go? That’s her biological mother. How could Liberty and the others not go? We could catch them all at once. If we’re not confident enough, we can sabotage their cars and cause an accident on their way back.”
Clarissa thought it would be ideal if things played out that way. It would save her from having to die with Audrey and the others.
As long as Audrey was out of the way, Clarissa would have no opponents, and her descendants would inherit the position of matriarch.
Mr. Dunn said, “Madam, I’ll make the arrangements, but I must point out that if you’ve thought of this, they’ve likely thought of it too. Our chances of success are slim.”
Unless Clarissa confronted them at the Farrell family mansion, poured gasoline around the house, and set it on fire, killing everyone inside, the success rate of their plan would only be between 20% and 50%.
Mr. Dunn added, “They have several powerful families on their side.”
Clarissa looked up and glared at Mr. Dunn. “Mr. Dunn, could you please not discourage me while I’m eating?”
“Madam, I’m just stating the facts,” Mr. Dunn replied.
Clarissa said, “Whether it succeeds or not, we’ll keep trying until we succeed. Even if we can’t take them all out, we need to at least hurt them. If all else fails, we’ll go with the original plan. I’ll sacrifice myself, but I’ll make sure they all go down with me.”
Her original plan was to wait until Audrey and the others arrived at the Farrell family mansion. She would have someone pour gasoline around the house and set it ablaze, ensuring that no one could escape. They would all die together.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3564
Married At First Sight Chapter 3564 – Even if Clarissa were to die, she intended to secure her fortune before going.
This plan had a higher chance of success. Audrey and the others would try to escape, but unless they made it to the rooftop where a helicopter might be waiting, they wouldn’t be able to get away. And to make sure of that, Clarissa planned to have the door to the rooftop welded shut so they couldn’t escape.
Mr. Dunn was quiet for a moment before reminding Clarissa, “If that happens, the young lady may refuse to take over as head of the family. If she declines, the head of the family will have died in vain. Without a successor, the position could fall into someone else’s hands.”
Without hesitation, Clarissa replied, “If it comes to that, Kathryn will take over. She may be harsh, but she won’t let it all slip away. Besides, the people from Wiltspoon won’t all come together. Serenity won’t come, and even Elisa might not show up. They’re focused on grooming Liberty to take over.”
Serenity and Liberty still have heirs, so it would be a matter of whose descendants would take over.
Clarissa was confident Kathryn could come out on top.
Kathryn had been working with her for two years, gaining experience in running the Farrell Group and the Farrell family. She was more seasoned than Serenity and Elisa.
Clarissa also knew that Elisa wasn’t interested in taking over. Her personality wasn’t suited for leadership.
As for Serenity, she was pregnant. Could she really come here with a big belly to compete with Kathryn? It was unlikely. Serenity had been trying to conceive for a year after marrying Zachary, and she was very protective of this pregnancy.
“We’ll see how things unfold. We’ve prepared several plans, so one of them is bound to work.”
“When Mr. Janzen arrives, I need to meet him.”
Clarissa was eager to ask Fernando in person—did he really have no feelings for her at all?
She had been young and beautiful once. Her abilities, though not as strong as her elder sister’s, were still commendable. So why did he never see her?
Mr. Dunn replied, “Madam, there’s no need for you to seek him out. He’ll come to you.”
Clarissa paused, then smiled bitterly. “You’re right.”
If Fernando followed Audrey back to Jensburg, his first stop would be to pay respects to Clarissa’s elder sister, and then he would confront Clarissa.
How much evidence did he have against her?
Clarissa was unsure.
But it was undeniable that Fernando had been an insider back then.
Of course, if Fernando didn’t have solid proof that she killed her sister, she wouldn’t admit to it, and she might even turn the tables and accuse him.
If Fernando claimed she sent assassins after him, did he have proof?
Without evidence, he couldn’t do anything to her.
Who had saved Fernando back then, and were those people still alive?
Even if they were, would anyone believe them?
As Clarissa and Mr. Dunn discussed their plot over dinner, Kathryn remained unaware.
When Pedro returned, Kathryn was waiting for him. As soon as he came in, she asked, “What did my mother say to you? I’m worried she’ll try to keep you from staying with me.”
In her mother’s eyes, Pedro was her key support. Without him by her side, Kathryn would be at a significant disadvantage.
Pedro didn’t respond right away. Instead, he poured himself a glass of water, drank it, and then sat down across from Kathryn. He took a packet of powder from his trouser pocket and handed it to her.
Kathryn took it and asked, “What’s this?”
Pedro replied, “Madam asked me to mix it into your soup so you’d sleep for a while. You’d wake up naturally after everything was over.”
Kathryn was about to open the packet to inspect it but hesitated.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3565
Married At First Sight Chapter 3565 – Kathryn asked, “Is this the medicine my mother gave me before, the one she made me drink?”
Pedro replied, “That’s what Madam Farrell said. But I’m not sure if it’s the same. The hospital didn’t give us the results. I suspect Madam Farrell used her influence to keep the truth from us. I won’t let you take this medicine. I’ll send it to another hospital to find out what it really is.”
Despite Pedro’s warning, Kathryn opened the packet and sniffed it. “It smells like the drink I had last time.”
Pedro cautioned, “Don’t get too close. If you accidentally ingest it, you might be bedridden for days.”
Kathryn carefully folded the packet and handed it back. “Take it to a hospital outside Jensburg. My mother’s been plotting for years and has connections. If she finds out, we won’t get the truth.”
Pedro pocketed the packet. Kathryn then teased, “My mother asked you to drug me, but you didn’t. Aren’t you worried she’ll come after you?”
Pedro lightly pinched her cheek. “I’m loyal to you, not your mother. She may lead the family, but I’m not her assistant. I can disobey her unless you tell me otherwise. She said the medicine wouldn’t harm you, and I believe her, but medicine is still dangerous. Last time, you took a sip and ended up in the hospital for days. The effects are strong and could harm you. I could never do something that would hurt you.”
Pedro spoke earnestly, knowing Kathryn was testing him. By giving her the medicine immediately, he showed his loyalty. He would always be devoted to her.
Pedro added, “If you took the medicine, fell asleep, and something happened to Madam Farrell, you’d never forgive me. No matter what you think of her, she’s still your mother, and you have the right to know the truth. It’s your decision, not mine.”
Kathryn was pleased with Pedro’s loyalty, love, and understanding. Her mother wanted to protect her from the conflict with her cousin, but Kathryn didn’t want to follow her mother’s plan. She wanted to face it together.
She could accept whatever happened to her mother, but if she was kept in the dark and woke up to find her mother dead, she would resent Pedro and never forgive him. Even if they stayed together, there would always be a barrier between them.
“What else did my mother say besides asking you to give me the medicine?” Kathryn asked.
Pedro hesitated, staying silent.
“Why won’t you tell me?” Kathryn pressed. Suddenly, Pedro blushed.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3566
Married At First Sight Chapter 3566 – Kathryn laughed in surprise. “You’re blushing! I thought nothing could faze you. What did my mother say to make you blush like that? Did she promise you a beautiful woman for helping her drug me?”
Pedro replied, “That’s what Madam Farrell said, but it wasn’t an arrangement—it was an entrustment.”
Kathryn’s smile faded. “Did my mother really say that?”
Pedro nodded, his eyes serious. “Madam Farrell said you and I are of similar age, and I’ll be yours for life. If you care for me, she’d allow us to be together. If she can’t pass the family leadership to you, she asked me to take you away with the money she set aside for you. She said we should go somewhere no one knows us, start over, and be happy together. She made me promise never to let you down or let you suffer.”
Pedro took Kathryn’s hand, their fingers interlocking. “Miss, I’ll never let you down—not in this life. No matter what you think of me, I’ll stay by your side and make sure you never suffer.”
“Madam Farrell thinks I’m a good match because I have no family, so you won’t have to worry about in-laws. She said you’re stubborn and might struggle with that. She also said that, despite your differences, you’re still her daughter. Even though you’ve hurt her, she wants to pave the way for your future.”
Pedro’s voice softened as he added, “She also complained that you didn’t want to settle down or get married. She said if you needed a successor, you could just find a man, get pregnant, and then get rid of him afterward.”
At this, Pedro looked at Kathryn with a pitiful expression, as if he felt uncertain about his place in her life.
Kathryn laughed, pulling her hand away. She playfully pinched his face and ear. “Don’t look at me like that! I haven’t even slept with you yet. You’re acting like I’ve wronged you.”
Pedro smiled. “We’ll talk about that later.”
Kathryn’s tone turned serious. “Did my cousin Audrey say when she’s coming?”
Pedro replied, “I think in the next two days.”
Kathryn then asked, “What about my aunt’s assistant? What’s his name? Is he coming too?”
Pedro’s demeanor grew serious. “His surname is Jimenez.”
“Jimenez?”
“Yes. Not many people remember his name. I had to ask all the elders in your clan to find out. No one remembers his full name.”
Kathryn said, “He disappeared from Jensburg decades ago. Those who knew where he went are either dead or missing. Even the clan elders don’t know much since they were just teenagers when my aunt got into trouble.”
Married At First Sight Chapter 3567
Married At First Sight Chapter 3567 – Kathryn said, “It’s not surprising that most people don’t know Mr. Jimenez’s full name.”
She figured that only Clarissa might remember it. Holden had told her that Clarissa had feelings for Mr. Jimenez, who was nearly a hundred years old—more than twenty years older than her mother. Even though Mr. Jimenez was already a middle-aged man when her mother was young, she still fell in love with him.
This showed that Mr. Jimenez must have been quite attractive in his youth. It was also possible that since Kathryn’s grandparents passed away early, her mother, lacking fatherly affection, may have developed a special attachment to older men.
“Mr. Jimenez is old now, but he’ll still come back, won’t he?”
Kathryn said this, realizing it was unnecessary. Mr. Jimenez had finally met Audrey and the others, so of course, he would return to Jensburg. He also held evidence of Clarissa’s crimes.
If he wasn’t planning to come back, Clarissa wouldn’t be so anxious and unable to sleep or eat after learning that Mr. Jimenez was alive and had recognized Audrey.
Clarissa knew that Mr. Jimenez’s testimony would expose her dark deeds, and her downfall would be inevitable. After ruling the family for 40 or 50 years, being exposed as the one who killed her elder and younger sisters, just to seize power, would destroy her. Even if the statute of limitations protected her from legal consequences, losing her reputation and being publicly condemned would be a fate worse than death.
In today’s world, where news spreads quickly on the Internet, such a scandal would become known worldwide.
Kathryn knew that Clarissa valued her pride above all else.
For Clarissa, losing her reputation would be more painful than death itself. Kathryn also suspected that her mother wouldn’t go down without a fight and would have some final scheme to deal with Audrey and the others.
Clarissa wanted Pedro to drug Kathryn and take her away to avoid the impending chaos. Clarissa likely planned to go down fighting, and she didn’t want Kathryn caught in the crossfire.
“I’ll be discharged tomorrow,” Kathryn said.
Pedro, understanding what she was planning, nodded and replied, “Alright, I’ll handle the paperwork.”
At the Fortress Hotel, in a small meeting room of the presidential suite, Zachary, Kevin, Clive, Liberty, and Hayden had gathered.
They were having a meeting to discuss how to counter Clarissa’s schemes.
They hadn’t intended to involve Hayden, but she was upset when Kevin kept her out of the loop, feeling excluded. Though she and Kevin weren’t married yet, they were engaged and planning to wed after the New Year. She insisted on being included, as she considered herself part of the York family.
Even though this matter was mainly Serenity’s family business, Zachary’s involvement meant the York family was also entangled, which brought in other powerful families from Wiltspoon. That’s the influence of in-laws.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3568
Married At First Sight Chapter 3568 – Liberty looked at Zachary and asked, “Mr. Dunn handles Clarissa’s key tasks. Have our people found anything on him?”
Zachary’s expression was serious as he replied, “He’s very cunning. I had Jim and others tail him, but he slipped away every time. He’s meticulous about covering his tracks. If it weren’t for Julian and Silver Fox’s help, we wouldn’t have any leads. We’ve learned he’s stockpiled a large amount of gasoline, which suggests Clarissa plans to burn us all in one go. So, when we go out, we should separate and use different vehicles.
Also, it seems Mr. Dunn has illegally acquired firearms. If we gather enough evidence, we can involve the police.”
Clive asked, “Do we have solid proof?”
Zachary replied, “I haven’t seen the evidence yet, just heard rumors. But even without solid proof, we can report it.”
Liberty added, “We should report them for hiding guns. Aunt Audrey mentioned that Dr. Carden has arrived in Wiltspoon. Tomorrow morning, she and Uncle Darrell will fly to Jensburg with Grandpa Jimenez. My cousin Leland and Elisa will stay back to manage the company.”
Audrey had planned for Clive to travel to Jensburg but decided to keep Leland and Elisa behind, just in case something went wrong.
Clive said, “My mother wants us to visit the family cemetery first when we arrive in Jensburg, then return to the hotel.”
Once they arrived, Clarissa would closely monitor their movements. Audrey decided, after consulting with Mr. Jimenez, to go to the cemetery first and pay respects, before returning to the hotel to meet Liberty and the others.
Zachary said quietly, “Clarissa has known Grandpa Jimenez longer than any of us. She’ll likely predict that he’ll go to the cemetery. We need to send someone ahead to ensure the area is secure and protect Grandpa Jimenez. He’s a key witness with crucial evidence, and Clarissa will be desperate to silence him.”
Clive agreed, “I understand. You handle the arrangements; I have no objections.”
Liberty also said, “Yes, Zachary, go ahead with the plan.”
The team Liberty brought consisted mostly of Zachary and Clive’s people, along with Duncan’s bodyguards. However, even the best bodyguards couldn’t cover all angles.
When Zachary and Clive arrived, they kept their personal guards hidden, with additional help from the Bucham family and Silver Fox’s team. They were all positioned discreetly.
It was crucial not to reveal their true strength too soon. Similarly, Clarissa was concealing her full power, keeping her true resources hidden.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3569
Married At First Sight Chapter 3569 – Zachary said, “Sister, I’ll make the arrangements, but I need to inform you.”
After all, this concerns the Farrell family, and Liberty will soon take their name. It also involves his wife Serenity’s family.
Liberty worried Zachary might overthink and quickly explained, “Zachary, I don’t mean anything by it. I just know that you and Clive are the most reliable. I trust your decisions.”
Even though Liberty was once very strong in her career, she recognized she was still a junior in front of these two presidents. Compared to Hayden, who was younger but took over her family business early and led the Queen Group to great success, Liberty felt humbled.
Zachary reassured her, “Sister, I understand. We’re all working towards the same goal.”
Zachary trusted Liberty’s intentions and said, “You should visit Kathryn at the hospital tomorrow. Even though she’s there, she’s still the Farrell family’s heir and will know things faster than us. Pedro, who’s always by her side, is as capable as Grandpa Jimenez—he’s not to be underestimated.”
Luckily, Kathryn is a good person.
Liberty nodded. “I plan to visit Kathryn too. She should be ready for discharge soon.”
If Clarissa hadn’t caused so much harm, the Farrell family might have had a more peaceful relationship.
Liberty admired Kathryn, and Kathryn felt the same about her. Despite their age difference, they got along like sisters and friends.
“Mr. York, what should I do?” Hayden asked Zachary.
Kevin also looked at him.
Zachary replied, “Ms. Queen, please help us protect Grandpa Jimenez and keep us informed.”
The priority was to protect Grandpa Jimenez from Clarissa’s schemes.
Hayden agreed, having already done one of the two favors Zachary asked of her.
After the brief meeting, Kevin insisted on escorting Hayden home, even though she planned to stay at her hotel nearby.
“It’s late, I’ll stay at the hotel tonight,” Hayden said, “It’s only a few steps away, so you don’t need to walk me back. You should rest early.”
Kevin responded, “Even if it’s just a step away, I’ll still escort you home, see you upstairs, and make sure you’re safe inside.”
Hayden finally agreed.
The two walked hand in hand, closely followed by the Queen family’s bodyguards.
Ever since they discovered Hayden was a woman, the bodyguards still followed her but kept their distance, knowing that Kevin was fiercely protective. He wouldn’t tolerate any other man around her, not even a mosquito.
Kevin’s bold nature was only encouraged by Hayden’s affection.
The bodyguards, comparing him to Zachary, thought Kevin couldn’t match Zachary’s maturity and authority. But Kevin was still highly capable, managing all the York Corporation hotels with a smile, earning him the nickname “smiling tiger.”
Kevin secretly thought that the bodyguards had never seen Zachary in love. When it comes to doting on his wife, even Zachary sets the standard.
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Married At First Sight Chapter 3570 – Kevin had always looked up to Zachary, both professionally and personally, and followed his example in every way.
“Your company is closing for the holidays soon, right? Will you spend New Year at my house?” Kevin asked Hayden gently.
Hayden replied, “Not this year, but on the third day of the New Year, my family will visit yours to pay our respects. On the second day, we’ll be with my mom as she visits her family.”
Both families already considered each other in-laws.
Kevin smiled, “That sounds good. After New Year, when the Civil Affairs Bureau opens, let’s get our marriage certificate. It’ll take about two months to plan the wedding, so we can have it in March when the weather’s perfect.”
“Just plan it out.”
The families had already discussed the wedding dates. Callum and Camryn’s wedding would happen first, followed by Kevin and Hayden’s.
Other brothers like Evan, who were of marriageable age, hadn’t found partners yet. They’d likely have to wait until next year.
The matriarch was overjoyed. Aside from Evan, the others were proactive in pursuing their relationships.
When Kevin’s wedding comes around, Serenity’s baby would be almost due.
Thinking of all the happy events around New Year made the matriarch smile in her sleep.
Kevin escorted Hayden back to the Queen family hotel, taking her upstairs to the presidential suite. He even followed her inside and shut the door, ensuring privacy from the bodyguards.
Once Hayden was inside, the bodyguards would head to their rooms on the next floor, ready to assist if needed.
Hayden urged Kevin to go home and rest, but she sat on the sofa and leaned against him as he sat beside her.
Kevin naturally wrapped his arm around her, and they leaned on each other.
Hayden had rarely been this close before.
During a recent vacation, when Kevin and Hayden spent more time together, Hayden finally relaxed, showing a softer side, which pleased Kevin.
He understood Hayden’s strong, independent nature. Having taken over her family’s company so early, she was mature and steady, with a cool temperament. For Kevin, getting her to soften even a little was a victory.
He never pressured her to change because she never demanded anything from him. He loved her for who she was, accepting her strengths and quirks.
To Kevin, Hayden was nearly perfect. He loved her deeply.
As he held her, Kevin looked down at her, his eyes filled with tenderness.
Feeling his affectionate gaze, Hayden looked up at him.