River had withdrawn cash and requested a florist to prepare the bouquet for him. With the bouquet in hand, River walked up the stairs and entered the company building with a smile.“Good evening, Mr. York.”The receptionists stood and greeted him politely. They were surprised to see River with a bouquet and got jealous when they realized the flowers were made of dollar bills. Why would he bring a bouquet of bills? Who was it meant for?Was it Ms. Lafayette?Could something have happened between Mr. York and Ms. Lafayette?A paparazzo had reported that Ms. Lafayette and Mr. York were secretly married and even had a son and a daughter.The children’s faces could not be seen in the pictures. However, based on the side and back views, the son was probably six or seven years old, while the daughter was about a year old.Ms. Lafayette had released a statement that she and Mr. York had met coincidentally when they were shopping. She said the kids were Mr. York’s niece and nephe

“How did I trick you? Weren’t you the one who refused to take responsibility after molesting me?“Many people saw you flirting with me and thought we were in a relationship. It ruined my reputation and chances of finding a wife. You were the one who offered to arrange blind dates for me.“You offered it as compensation. I didn’t force you to do it. How could you say I tricked you into doing it? You caused this trouble yourself. It’s none of my business. If anything, I’m an innocent victim who got involved because of you.“That night, Christian had told you to stop drinking. He was going to take you home, but you insisted on molesting me in front of that many people. You kissed, hugged, and touched me.”Rosalie’s expression was dark and flushed red from anger. However, she was helpless.It was indeed her fault.She had dug a trap and jumped into it herself.Rosalie put the bouquet on the table and said, “Okay. Let’s stop talking about that. I won’t accept the flowers. You can tak

“I can carry Callia, Uncle River. I eat a lot. I’m strong.”Callia agreed with her brother. “Carry. Carry.”River walked toward the house while carrying Callia and holding Heath’s hand. He said, “I’m carrying you now, Lil’ Pie. I wanted to see you two after working all day outside.“You’re my happy pills. I feel happy just from seeing you guys.”Heath told River, “Callia and I can stay at your place for some time. Mom can go back on her own. She has to work.“We can also ask Aunt Camryn to send Merry and the rest over. That way, we’ll have playmates and you won’t have to look after us.”River smiled. “Are you and Lil’ Pie having so much fun that you don’t want to go home? If you and your brothers were to stay at my place, I won’t be able to focus on working.”“I was kidding. We want to go home. We miss Dad, Nana, Grandpa, and Great-Nana.”Callia copied her brother, saying, “Great-Nana, Great-Nana.”She liked being with Grandma May. River pretended to breathe a sigh of relief

“I want Rosalie as my sister-in-law, River. Do your best. Nana has seen Rosalie’s pictures, and she likes her a lot.“If it weren’t for Nana’s age and Zachary banning her from traveling, she would’ve flown over with your parents.”Since Grandma May was old, she was no longer allowed to travel.While Martin and Rosella still could travel, the old matriarch did not allow them to go to Solville. She said there was no need to bond with Rosalie yet, as nothing had been confirmed. The couple was forced to remain at Wildridge Manor and look after their grandchildren.River blushed. He said, “I know what I’m feeling, Serenity. My heart won’t change for the rest of my life. Rosalie will surely be your sister-in-law.”Serenity stood. “I’m going upstairs to change my clothes. You can take the kids to play. Don’t let them see me going out. Just arrange a driver to take me to the street.”“Okay. Remember to put in good words for me.”“Of course. We’re family. I’m well aware of that.”Sere

“Serenity.”After eating and shopping, Rosalie finally delved into the main reason why she had invited Serenity out.“What’s the matter? What do you want to ask me? Please ask away. I’ll tell you everything I know.”Serenity was understanding.She knew visiting the food street was just an excuse. Rosalie’s real intention was to ask her about River.“What’s River’s family background?”Rosalie was straightforward.“You might laugh, but River and I might go from being enemies to lovers. He said he liked me and wasn’t interested in any of the blind dates.“Then, everything he spoke afterward sounded like a confession. I won’t be pretentious. I’ve known River for five or six years. I’d say I know him very well. If he likes me, I’m willing to date him.”Rosalie was telling Serenity that she had feelings for River, too. Serenity knew it from the beginning.When she first met Rosalie, she had guessed that River and Rosalie liked each other. They were simply unaware of it.After mu