Chapter 8
I finally reconnected with Daisy.
Her current state was completely different from when she was making a fuss about escaping the wedding. She and Marcus now seemed more like a couple who had just fallen in love.
We spent the entire day chatting at the coffee shop, sharing everything that had happened recently, and finally figured out the whole story between her and Marcus.
It turned out that when Daisy first came to Marcus’s side, he really didn’t have any feelings for her.
But to maintain his bachelor image, he continued his womanizing ways while dating Daisy.
Later, it was probably a case of love growing over time. When he realized he had fallen in love with Daisy, his image in her heart was already pretty terrible.
This man, who had always been known as a playboy, actually thought it was embarrassing to confess his love for someone to others, so he never dared to express his true feelings in front of Daisy.
As for Dianne being able to attend his wedding, it was because of the deep friendship between the two families over the years.
Even Dianne already had someone she was interested in.
So Marcus inviting her over was just going through the motions.
“Marcus is really too childish. Only he would think settling down is something to be ashamed of.” I scooped up a bite of dessert with my fork and couldn’t help complaining to Daisy.
“He’s changed now!” Daisy defended Marcus with a blushing face.
“As long as you’re happy,” I said.
There was still one minute left before our scheduled meeting time with Colton and Marcus.
Sure enough, one minute later, two flashy sports cars pulled up in front of the coffee shop.
Passersby stopped to watch.
“Hello, Vanessa.” Marcus greeted me respectfully.
This was the first time we’d met since we parted at the airport last time. I felt his attitude toward me was somewhat unusual, no longer as composed and at ease as before.
“Your attitude is a bit scary. Why are you being so polite?” I
looked at Marcus puzzledly, then turned to look at Colton beside me, hoping he could explain.
Colton shook his head: “Let him explain himself.”
Marcus said: “Vanessa, you’re going to be the real head of the Hoffman family from now on. You can tame a monster like my brother and disappear with my wife at any time. You’re the boss from now on.”
Marcus said this with a straight face, making all of us laugh.
Under the envious gazes of onlookers, Daisy and I each got into the passenger seat of a limited-edition sports car and drove off.
Three months later, it was time for the Hoffman family’s annual family dinner.
This was the most important gathering for the Hoffman family since the last wedding.
Colton’s parents, Harold Hoffman and Camilla Hoffman,
weren’t as intimidating as I had imagined and were particularly warm toward both of us.
As soon as we walked in, they pulled us into conversation.
Daisy and I exchanged knowing smiles.
After all, in our own family, we could hardly feel much parental
love.
Besides the wedding, this was the first time we felt warmth from
elders.
The dishes on the table were almost all foods that Daisy and I
loved.
So this was what it felt like to be valued.
Colton habitually took care of me.
“I used to really worry that Colton would never find a wife in his lifetime. I didn’t expect him to be so caring after getting married.” Camilla joked in front of everyone.
Marcus said: “Mom, I thought the same thing. I was really afraid Colton would stay single for life.”
“What are you saying!” Daisy lightly tapped Marcus’s hand with her fork.
I didn’t join the conversation, just smiled and ate with my head down.
Because the food in my plate was already piled up like a small mountain, and I couldn’t eat fast enough.
I started with my favorite dish.
However, this time my body had a strange reaction. As soon as I took a bite, I felt nauseous.
I rushed to the bathroom and started retching violently.
After this happened, everyone lost their appetite.
Under everyone’s watchful eyes, the Hoffman family’s personal doctor examined me on the spot.
He said: “Congratulations, Mrs. Hoffman. You’re nine weeks pregnant.”
The End.
