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My Dreamy Old Husband Chapter 1371

My Dreamy Old Husband Chapter 1371

Sophia tirelessly took care of Carmen all night long and even slept beside Carmen that night. Michael didn’t go home until very late at night. By the time he returned home, he saw Sophia and Carmen sleeping together. After suffering a huge scare, Carmen was clutching her mother’s arm tightly as she slept. Moreover, there seemed to be tears in the corner of her eyes.

He initially thought she was asleep. Unexpectedly, her eyes flew open abruptly upon hearing him coming back. “Daddy!”

Taking off his jacket, he whisperingly asked, “Sweetie, why are you still awake?”

She secretly took out a tomato from her pocket and delightedly said, “I wanted to give you this tomato, Daddy! Hurry and eat it while it’s still hot!”

When he saw the tomato, he felt a warmth only a father would experience stinging his eyes. “Thanks, sweetie.”

Then, he took the tomato from her. She held it for so long that it had gotten warm from her body heat. It looks like she was holding on to it all day long, waiting for me to come home and eat it. He heard that she had handed out souvenirs to everybody when she got home earlier today. As he had been settling matters outside and only came home late at night, he thought he missed the chance to receive some of the souvenirs she handed out. To his surprise, she had saved something for him. Thus, he hurriedly ate it while it was still hot. The tomato still held her body warmth, and he ate the entire tomato, including the calyx.

Carmen watched as he finished eating the tomato. She smiled excitedly at the sight. A new tooth was already growing from where her previous tooth had fallen out not long ago.

After Michael finished eating the tomato, he wiped his mouth and spread open his arms. “Come here; give me a hug. Hurry and go to bed after that, okay?”

Thus, she rushed over and gave him a big hug. After that, she lay back down and pulled her blanket over her. Meanwhile, he looked at his wife and his daughter. He couldn’t help feeling that they were both incredibly adorable. Leaning down, he kissed her on her small face before kissing Sophia too.

At first, he had made plans to leave. He had left all his assets to his wife, his daughter, and Celine. He wanted to go to a place where they could never find him and face his predetermined fate. He was going to officially start entering a cryogenic sleep. When the medical treatment services became better in the future, he would resurrect again.

Whether or not I can reunite with Sophia again will be up to fate. However, every time he planned to leave, all sorts of issues would come up. It’s truly a test for our little family of three. How can I leave in peace? After he finished taking a look at them, he walked out of the room and went into the living room. To his surprise, everybody else was still awake.

Today, both Cooper and Linus had been so quiet that it was terrifying. It was shocking that they allowed Henry to leave without saying anything at all. Usually, it wouldn’t make a difference even if Ryan died in the hands of Lorelei, and Michael shot Henry in the knee. With Cooper’s personality, he would never allow things to end so easily. Sure enough…

That night, a piece of international news swept through Bayside City in the middle of the night. A private luxury jet departing from Cethos crashed into an 8,000-meter-high snow-capped mountain not long after it left Cethos’ airspace. The plane was completely destroyed, killing over 30 people in it. There were no survivors.

According to the news report, the dead included the two young masters of the Ronney Group. Some speculated that a timed bomb had been installed in the plane, some claimed that the private jet had been shot down by surface-to-air missiles, and some believed that the captain of the plane deliberately drove it into the 8,000-meter-high snow-capped mountain. In any case, the people were dead and the plane was destroyed. It had crashed into the rugged snow-capped mountains. Moreover, it so happened that a heavy snowstorm raged across the mountains that night so it was difficult to even retrieve the corpses.

As the people on board the plane held distinguished statuses and the number of casualties was high, this incident shocked the entire international community. Still, no individuals or organizations stood out to claim responsibility for the incident even after a day had passed. Some claimed that the Fletcher Family was behind it while others claimed that it was the Michel Family. In the end, nobody could confirm the rumors. The news was reported domestically for a bit before it disappeared without further updates.

The news of those deaths made headlines for a few days. However, it was soon overshadowed by the news of Bethany’s imprisonment. It was true that the pictures of their deaths were not as attractive as Bethany’s handcuffed and bare-faced photos. As for how the bodies would be retrieved, nobody knew. It was located on an 8,000-meter-high snow-capped mountain ravaged by blizzards. Furthermore, it belonged to a small Central Asian country. There were too many difficulties surrounding the issue. Hence, it was most likely that those 30 or so people would forever remain frozen on top of the mountain.

Back at the hospital, Nathan and Quinton woke up. This time around, everybody within the Fletcher Family got to know Quinton. They only knew him as ‘Hope Fletcher’, a child of the Fletcher Family. He had always lived abroad and only came back to the country recently. At present, he was a lecturer at Bayside University.

During the incident the other day, he blocked the fanatics, killed many people, and saved many children. While Quinton recuperated in the hospital, many people visited him every day and brought fruits, gifts, and flowers with them. As a result, a bunch of gifts were piled up next to his bed.

In contrast, Nathan’s bedside, which was located in the same hospital ward, was much more barren. There were only several packs of strawberries and apples. He didn’t even get any flowers. After all, he had lost consciousness after losing too much blood due to his injuries. On the other hand, Quinton suffered several gunshot wounds that fortunately did not hit any of his vital spots. Their injuries could not be compared.

Carmen dropped by after school every day to visit both Quinton and Nathan. When she arrived today, she unwrapped all the presents sitting beside Quinton’s bed. She also ate all his fruits and supplements, enjoying them to their fullest. Then, she proudly said, “Uncle Quinton, they called you a great hero!”

Quinton had never imagined that he, who had killed throughout his life, could ever earn the title of a great hero. The world truly is unpredictable. Still, he had never caused any trouble at school nor killed any minors despite being a killer. Even if he was a killer, he had his own principles. At the moment, he was still hooked up to the intravenous drip. He proudly said, “I’m a great hero now! Are you proud of me?”

She happily replied, “I’m very proud of you!”

Looking at how many presents Quinton received, Stanley snorted in dissatisfaction. Sophia was sitting in front of his hospital bed while slicing some fruits for him. Celine also came over with her daughter. Meanwhile, Stanley brought over a large portion of pork knuckles during his visit. He made it look extremely delicious as he ate it by the bed. Unfortunately, Nathan was not allowed to eat them due to his injuries. Thus, he gritted his teeth in resentment.

For that reason, Stanley deliberately teased him. “Here; Nate-Tan! Do you want some? If you come back to work for me, I’ll let you have some.”

Nathan snorted and turned his face away.

He once worked at Stanley’s company during his summer vacation when he was much younger. Afterward, Justin established a new security company. Refusing to continue working under Stanley, he quickly joined Justin’s company instead.

Back when he was younger, he had been fair and chubby. Later, he often returned to the Fletcher Residence for military training. As time went on, he slowly tanned until he took on the Fletcher family’s traditional bronze-toned skin. Furthermore, Carmen liked to braid his hair into pigtails at home. So, he changed his hairstyle to a buzzcut. Following the changes to his appearance, his nickname went from ‘Nate’ to ‘Nate-Tan’.

Similarly, Quinton was also gradually developing the Fletcher Family’s traditional look of a buzzcut and bronze-toned skin. It seemed that Michael was the fairest in the Fletcher Family. He probably took after his mother, or it could also be due to his constant skincare regime.

Cooper also stopped by for a visit. After his visit, he said to Sophia, “I’m heading to the Adams Group.”

“The Adams Group?” Sophia immediately understood his intentions. “Dad, are you going to meet Bailey?”

At the mention of Bailey’s name, Carmen and Michael pricked up their ears in attention.

My Dreamy Old Husband Chapter 1372

My Dreamy Old Husband Chapter 1372

Cooper nodded. “Bailey rescued Carmen during the last incident. I must go and give my thanks to him in person.”

Sophia hurriedly said, “Why don’t you invite him to our house? I’ll ask the chefs to prepare something delicious for him.”

Invite him home? No way! Definitely not! Even so, Michael did not openly express his opinions. On the other hand, Stanley hurriedly encouraged them by saying, “That’s right! Make something delicious, and make sure you make tons of it. You should make lots of that salamander dish for our guest… All the delicacies that you can imagine! We have to make it a huge affair! After all, it’s Carmen’s savior we’re talking about!”

If Bailey had not helped them that day, it would have taken a much longer time to rescue Lorelei and Carmen from the Yard Residence. Besides, guns did not discriminate. It was questionable whether Carmen and Lorelei could have walked out of there alive without his help.

Originally, Cooper wanted to visit with some gifts to show his sincerity. However, he decided he might as well invite Bailey over for dinner after giving it some thought. It was Cethosian tradition to interact with each other over a meal. Therefore, treating Bailey to a meal would seem more formal.

All of a sudden, Michael was reminded of the old-fashioned words that that fifteen-year-old ‘old man’ had uttered the other day: ‘I don’t interact with youngsters.’ That probably meant that Cooper had to go and thank him himself. Pfft. Old man.

Still, Bailey’s existence made his skin crawl. Bailey took over the family’s business at a young age and had been working hard ever since. Moreover, he already had various achievements under his belt. Geniuses like him were absolutely terrifying! Despite his youth, his level of sophistry was so deep that even an adult could no longer understand him. How could my cute and naïve Carmen be a match for the wily and conniving Bailey Adams?

Although Cooper wanted to invite Bailey over for dinner, he still felt that he shouldn’t skimp on the gift of gratitude. Hence, he brought some gifts with him to the Adams Group during his visit to thank Bailey in person.

“I’ll go too!” Carmen had been acting cute in Michael’s arms. When she saw that Cooper was leaving, she immediately chased after him.

“Carmen Fletcher! Come back here right now!” Michael hurriedly chased after her. Unfortunately, she ran as swiftly as the wind and disappeared in the blink of an eye. Sigh. My daughter is growing up! She’s just like her mother! She’s going to be caught in that old man’s hands eventually! She’s only five years old. It feels like it wasn’t all that long since she was born yet it already feels like somebody is going to take her away from me.

In the meantime, Sophia called Carmen to specially remind her, “Sweetie, don’t forget to invite Mr. Bailey over to our house for dinner, okay?”

Michael couldn’t see eye-to-eye with Bailey, but Sophia felt that Bailey was perfect. Bailey was handsome with his long eyelashes and unique green eyes. His legs were long and slender, his skin was smooth, and his facial features were good. Moreover, his family background matched theirs too. He is the perfect match for Carmen. He is smart and courageous. Even though he is only 15 years old, he is already so outstanding! I’m sure he’ll be even more amazing in the future! It would be great if Carmen and Bailey got to know each other better. That way, they will be childhood friends when they grow up, and it will be easier to make a move on him. Still, everything depends on whether they are fated to be together.

On the other hand, Michael believed that girls needed to have their own careers nowadays. Carmen came from an extraordinary family. Her grandfather was a president of a company as were her father and her mother. Even her uncles and brothers were presidents of their own companies. In the future, Carmen would no doubt become a domineering female president too. In that case, 30 or 40 or 50 would still be considered too early for marriage. Besides, she is only five years old right now! What is there to be anxious about? When she gets married when she’s around 40 or 50 years old, she should find a younger husband that is around 20 or 30 years old. Wouldn’t that be great? Why would she want an old man?!

Inside the president’s office at the Adams Group.

The Adams Insurance Group had been operating in Cethos for some time now, and the branch company was almost ready to begin operations. Bailey was here for an inspection. Thus, he decided to visit his friends and family while he was at it. He had not expected to run into any incidents when he visited Louis.

He constantly paid close attention to what that pair of Yard twins did. Not only did the Yard twins publicly attack the police with guns, but they also openly kidnapped and harmed others with guns. Fortunately for them, their father, Jordan Edwards, had enough power and influence to clean up the troubles they caused. Jordan ultimately managed to gloss over the issues, but it undoubtedly made the higher-ups in Cethos wary of him. As a result, he didn’t even dare to make a sound in protest when the Yard Family’s private jet crashed and killed around 30 people, including his two sons. That was how serious the problem was. This time around, he had been dragged down by his two sons to the point where he nearly lost everything.

When Bailey made his move, he had already considered the pros and cons of his actions. He was simply taking advantage of the situation to his own benefit. After all, Cooper would never forgive the Yard twins after what they did. Even if Bailey took action and injured somebody in the process, Jordan would still put all the blame on Cooper.

“Bailey, thank you very much for your help this time. If it wasn’t for you, I don’t know what might have happened to the two girls,” Cooper solemnly said.

Bailey was extremely humble. “It was nothing.”

There was a tea table installed in the office. Bailey liked to brew his own tea whenever he had the time and was in the middle of preparing some tea for Cooper.

Cethosian southerners liked to drink tea—so much so that they had tea sets everywhere. It was said that the aroma of tea increased one’s clarity and awareness. Therefore, southerners liked to drink tea while discussing business. They believed that the more they drank, the more alert they became; the more they drank, the smarter they became.

Bailey poured a cup of tea for Cooper. Then, Cooper stretched out his hand to hold the empty teacup. It was part of their tea etiquette. Bailey also poured a cup of tea for Carmen. To his surprise, her small hand immediately stretched out to hold her cup too. She was smart and quickly copied what her grandfather did.

How polite. Bailey felt his heart melting slightly and expressly warned her in a soft voice, “Careful; it’s hot. You should take your hand away.”

Upon hearing that, Carmen quickly took her hand away. While the adults were talking, she obediently sat by the side without saying anything while watching Bailey with her large, black eyes.

She is probably trying to see if I will smile. Bailey glanced at her cool and intelligent appearance. Then, an unprecedented smile graced his lips. It was a gentle smile that was barely perceptible.

In Cethos, there was an inevitable custom when two or more adults were talking with a child present. “Come, sweetie. Why don’t you perform something for Mr. Bailey?” At Cooper’s behest, Carmen hurriedly stood up. She danced and sang for the two of them with a voice as sweet as a nightingale’s. It felt like a pair of slender and gentle hands were gently caressing their ears and their hearts.

Meanwhile, Bailey felt as if a gurgling stream was flowing in his heart. At the same time, it felt as if a warm breeze was blowing in his ears. He felt his entire being becoming calm. This long-lost sense of peace… It felt like Carmen had only just started singing. To his surprise, Carmen had already finished her song and returned to her seat beside her grandfather. However, he had not gotten enough yet.

Cooper couldn’t help but praise Carmen. When he was done praising her, they continued drinking tea. Carmen listened to their conversation, but she drowsily nodded off as time went on. Thus, Bailey brought her into his lounge to rest.

Afterward, only Bailey and Cooper remained by the tea-table. They felt more energized after drinking several cups of tea. Then, Bailey finally spoke up. “Mr. Mitchell, I’m sure you know what I want. I hope you will marry Tiffany.”

Cooper said nothing in response. He owed Bailey a huge favor. That debt of gratitude was something he needed to return eventually. Unfortunately, this debt was not something that could be settled via money or gifts—Bailey wanted him to pay it back with his body.

My Dreamy Old Husband Chapter 1373

My Dreamy Old Husband Chapter 1373

Cooper knew something about the relationship between the Adams Family: Tiffany didn’t like Bailey, so Bailey wanted to get rid of Tiffany and her daughter too.

However, both parties had reached an agreement when it came to the marriage between Tiffany and Cooper.

Tiffany wanted to marry Cooper; Bailey, too, wanted them to get married.

If she got together with Cooper, her power would be greatly increased, which would be detrimental to Bailey.

Yet, this might not be the case too.

Tiffany’s love for Cooper was genuine. If she got married to him, she would definitely change her surname to Michel. Once she changed it, Bailey would immediately hold a meeting between the board of directors to remove Tiffany from the board.

Therefore, Bailey wanted to help to tie the knot.

A daughter who was married was like spilled water. The easiest way to weaken Tiffany’s influence within the Adams Family was to find her a man she adored. After she got married, she would be blinded by love and happiness.

Nonetheless, there was no way Cooper would marry Tiffany. But, what he owed should be paid. As to how he should pay it back, it depended on the situation. Still, it was impossible for him to repay her with his body…

“Be sure to come to my house for dinner tomorrow night. Joel will be there too. You guys can talk about Lola’s matter during dinner.” Before Cooper left, he didn’t forget to remind Bailey about the dinner at his place.

Bailey nodded as he watched them leave.

Carmen had been carried out before she even woke up. She was dozing off in Cooper’s arms; drowsiness was evident on her baby-soft face.

When they finally left, Bailey went back to the lounge. Inside the room, he found a plain-looking little box lying beside a pillow.

The box was decorated with floral motif stickers. As soon as he opened it, he found three unattractive apricots inside the box. The apricots were of high quality, and they were completely ripe. However, these apricots appeared to have been left for a few days, so they had gone bad. Thus, they were no longer edible. Bailey squeezed one of the apricots with his fingers, and the apricot broke apart easily; the juices splashed out and stained his fingers.

After he cleaned his hand, he simply threw the box and the apricots into the trash can.

Yet, when he turned around and took a few steps forward, his mind was still preoccupied with the horrible packaging. Although the wrapping was ugly, it was delicately ugly in some way.

Perhaps, the one who wrapped it poured their heart into the packaging. Unfortunately, their skills are limited…

On the following night, Bailey dressed himself up and went to Cooper’s house for dinner. When Sophia came to the door, she praised him the moment she saw him.

“Hello, Bailey! Come on; there was no need to bring a gift! Wow, your outfit is unique! Even your bracelet looks extraordinary!”

There seemed to be three apricot kernels stranded on Bailey’s bracelet.

Sophia wondered why he wore three apricot kernels on the bracelet. Those were just three ordinary apricot seeds, and there was nothing special about them. Why did he wear them on his wrist?

Is this the new trend amongst old men in Bayside City? To string apricot kernels on bracelets?

Hmm… I have to remember this. Maybe, I can make two limited-edition custom-made apricot kernels bracelets and sell them to old men.

Bailey didn’t want to explain himself. Instead, he acted like an elder and said to Sophia coldly, “I’m here to visit your father.”

Immediately, Sophia welcomed him into the house. Carmen had already returned from kindergarten. She wore the frog pajamas her brother used to wear in the past and was playing with the cat inside the living room.

Bailey took a seat in the living room. The moment Michael saw him, he carried Carmen and the cat back upstairs, refusing to let this ‘old man’ look at his daughter.

Unexpectedly, the moment he headed downstairs, Sophia brought Carmen back down excitedly again.

“Come on, Carmen. Say hello to Bailey.”

Obediently, Carmen greeted, “Hello, Bailey!”

However, Bailey remained unperturbed. His expression was calm, and he nodded to her greeting.

To him, Sophia and Carmen were from the younger generation, and he was an elder. Thus, he had to keep his composure.

After the greeting, Michael was eager to bring Carmen away again. Despite his intention, Sophia, once again, put Carmen next to Bailey and said, “Go on. Talk to Bailey.”

Looking at his wife, Michael was rendered speechless.

Does she really think that she’s Bailey’s mother-in-law?

There’s no way I’ll marry my daughter to this old man!

“Come here. Come to Daddy.” Michael went over and lifted Carmen into his arms. Naturally, he sat next to Bailey, keeping his eyes on Bailey at all times.

After a while, Stanley and Sean came. As soon as they walked in, Stanley put his kid down and rushed into the kitchen. “Aunt, what are we eating tonight?”

Soon, Joel, who was dressed in casual clothes, arrived with his family too. Lola saw Bailey the moment she came through the door. When Bailey looked up, his eyes met with hers.

Sarah, who was living next door, hurried over when she heard that Sophia’s old son-in-law was here.

The house was crowded, and the atmosphere was lively.

Kids were running around as they pleased. They appeared not to be aware of the conflicts between the adults.

Today, apart from Stanley’s family, who was here to get a free meal, and Harry’s family that dropped by, no one seemed to be in a good mood.

After Michael learned that Bailey robbed them in broad daylight and wanted something in return, he was very upset. Bailey probably wanted Cooper to marry Tiffany. However, it was obvious that Cooper didn’t want to do it. According to custom, a child had to pay for their father’s debt. Yet, Linus led a carefree life. There was no way he would agree to the arranged marriage and sacrifice himself.

Moreover, Sophia was married to him.

All that was left was Carmen.

This basically meant that Bailey wanted to marry Carmen.

What an evil old man!

Joel was not in a good mood. Cooper invited him today so that he could discuss Lola’s future with Bailey in person. He had not expected that Lola’s biological father, Blade—the killer that was killed by the Fletcher Family—was related to the Adams Family.

And Bailey wanted to take Lola with him.

Other than Cooper and Joel, Justin was not happy too. Subconsciously, he glanced at Celine. She was still as silly as always. Like a child, she was sharing jellies with Lola excitedly.

“Here is a strawberry jelly for you, Lola.”

Lola took the jelly and ate it happily while Celine stared at her with her silly smile.

She didn’t know that Lola was her daughter, and no one was willing to tell her. Still, she was very fond of Lola; after all, Lola was her own daughter.

In order to spare Justin’s feelings, Michael and the Fletchers decided not to disclose Lola’s identity. Although they only told him that Lola was the lost child of the Fletcher Family, Justin knew the truth.

The existence of Lola was a torment for Justin. However, the Fletcher Family couldn’t ignore her.

Besides, Lola’s own father was killed by the Fletchers. The murderer was right by her side.

What would Lola and the others think when they found out in the future?

What would the Fletchers think?

Would Lola hate the Fletchers for killing her father?

Would the Fletchers be cautious of Lola because her father was a killer?

Those were the reasons Joel was persuaded by Bailey and was sitting right here.

The kids ran around happily, yet the adults were very moody.

Bailey had made himself clear. Even if Lola returned to the Adams Family, he would not treat her shabbily. Back then, her father was showered by love and affection in the family, but he was kidnapped when he was young. The Adams Family flipped the world upside down to search for him, but still, there was no sign of him. Now that they learned about her existence, the relatives from her father’s side wanted to get her back.

The moment she returned to the family, there would be immeasurable assets waiting for her to inherit.

My Dreamy Old Husband Chapter 1374

My Dreamy Old Husband Chapter 1374

It took a while before Joel finally decided to meet Bailey. Before this, Tiffany had contacted him, but he refused to meet her.

He stared at Lola, who was playing with the kids happily. She was different from all of them. The Fletchers were a military family, and they were extremely sensitive when it came to marriage. Traditionally, they would not marry a foreigner, so mixed-race children were rare in the family. At the moment, Lola was one of the most unique children amongst the Fletchers.

Her green eyes were too eye-catching.

Besides, her father was killed by the Fletchers.

They desired for this secret to stay hidden forever. If it couldn’t be kept secret…

Joel looked at Michael. Celine had become retarded, so regarding Lola’s future, Michael, as her uncle, should have a say.

However, Michael was struggling to handle Lola too. He thought it would be better if Lola stayed with the Fletcher Family. Yet, he was afraid that Bailey would visit them every day using Lola as an excuse, and disturb his daughter…

Joel turned to look at Justin. He… could be considered a stepfather. As a stepfather, he should have an opinion too. But, Justin chose to avoid his gaze. Lola’s existence was his greatest pain. He believed he was extremely generous to allow Lola to visit them so often.

In the end, Joel announced solemnly, “Lola is already ten years old. She gets to call the shot sometimes.”

In response, Bailey nodded. Standing up, he walked toward Lola.

“Lola, I’m Bailey. I’m your great-uncle. Come here. I have something to tell you.”

Lola stared at the young-looking great-uncle in surprise. She turned around, seeking Joel, but she saw Joel smiling at her. “This is your biological father’s relative. He has something to tell you.”

As if she had noticed something, Lola followed Bailey in a daze.

On the balcony on the second floor, Bailey and Lola sat down face to face under the dim light.

Starting from Lola’s identity, Bailey began, “Your biological father, Blade, was one of the Adams. He was a lost child and had you when he was outside. You are the blood of the Adam Family, and I want to bring you back.”

Upon hearing that, Lola was puzzled. She had no memory of her biological father. No, there were still some vague memories. She knew when she was very young that there was always an uncle who would come and visit her. He always brought her a lot of delicious food. He told her to study hard, so she wouldn’t end up like him.

Apart from that, she remembered nothing about her own father and mother.

Seeing that Lola wasn’t speaking, Bailey asked again, “Do you want to come with me, Lola?”

Lola stared at him and shook her head. She said, “I like the Fletchers. Is it okay if I don’t go with you?”

At that moment, Bailey’s gaze froze. His gaze was fixated on her and he couldn’t move his eyes away.

As if she was a little worried, Lola explained, “I don’t want to leave my parents and my brother.”

She didn’t want to leave the Fletcher Family at all. In fact, she liked it here a lot. She loved the atmosphere; she loved Joel, Maddie, Drew, and every friend she had around her.

The air fell silent for a short moment.

In the end, Bailey could only ruffle her hair and nodded. “Of course. It’s your own choice. If you want to go with me one day, you can call me anytime.”

Turning around, Lola ran away without looking back. Bailey, who was standing on the balcony on the second floor, could see Lola running into the garden.

Joel was waiting for her inside the garden. He had been eavesdropping on their conversation from downstairs, afraid that Bailey would tell Lola something he shouldn’t have said. However, Bailey didn’t say anything out of the ordinary.

Although he knew about everything, he didn’t mention them to Lola. She deserved to have a healthy personality. She deserved to live in a blissful family and grow up happily. For the time being, some things were better left unsaid.

“Daddy!” Lola rushed toward Joel.

Although Joel looked like a hard father, there was something about him that inadvertently showed his love for Lola. He said, “Lola, you’re still young. You can go anywhere you want. I will not stop you.”

Gleefully, Lola exclaimed, “I want to stay with Daddy and Mommy!”

When she first joined the Fletchers Family, she wanted to go back to her previous home. However, they said she could never go back. Thus, she could only stay. Slowly, she adapted to life at the Fletchers. Every day, she woke up to the noise of the army’s morning training. She would quickly get up, make her bed, and brush her teeth. Before leaving for school, she joined the training to keep up with her health.

She loved that kind of life, she loved the Fletcher Family, and she loved her current parents and brother. She would never go anywhere else!

From the second floor, Bailey remained expressionless as he stared at the happy father-daughter pair.

The reason he wanted to adopt Lola was simply that she was the heir to an inheritance. Anyone who adopted her would be her guardian, and they would be able to take control of the money.

However, he felt that Lola would be more content to have a happy family rather than a cold inheritance.

Once upon a time, he had a happy family too. His parents were his role models and were strict in educating him. From a young age, he was involved in the family business, learning to become a decision-maker. His parents had high hopes for him, but they never forced him to do the things he didn’t like.

Unfortunately, that year, his parents died in an accident and everything changed.

His house became an empty shell. Like a tornado, it swept away everything from his world.

Later, there were a bunch of kind-hearted relatives who wanted to take him in. Just like Lola’s case, once they adopted him, they would be able to control the inheritance left over by his parents, and they would be able to take away everything that once belonged to his family.

Back then, he didn’t want to be adopted. Instead, he took over everything left by his parents. Clenching his jaws, he propped up a piece of his own sky and found himself a bright future in the gloom.

That year, he was probably about ten years old, just like Lola.

When Bailey was diving deep into his thoughts, the young Carmen was already quietly seated on the chair where Lola had sat earlier. Staring at him with her bright eyes, she suddenly asked, “Bailey, are you unhappy?”

Although Bailey knew she was there, he continued to look outside the balcony, staring at the night view of the Imperial in a daze.

“Happy? What does it mean to be happy? What does it mean to be… unhappy?”

As he blinked, his long, curly eyelashes fluttered. With a deep voice, he went on, “Happiness means nothing to me.”

Yet, Carmen continued to look at him blankly. She probably didn’t get what he was trying to say.

Turning around, Bailey observed her adorable expression. There was a layer of softness rippling in his heart and an unprecedented smile crawled onto his face. “You’ll understand that when you grow up.”

He was very jealous of Carmen. She was loved by her parents, grandfather, and uncle. She even had the love and support given by the other three families.

Isn’t it good to live carefreely and happily?

He lifted his head from hell to look at her, who was in heaven. He saw the shining halo on her head and jealousy flowed through his eyes.

Meanwhile, Michael was looking for his daughter. She had gone missing in a blink of an eye. As if by coincidence, he went upstairs and saw Carmen talking to Bailey.

Damn you, old man! Why are you staring at my daughter with that sketchy look? Why are you acting like there are a lot of regrets in your life?

My Dreamy Old Husband Chapter 1375

My Dreamy Old Husband Chapter 1375

Just when Michael was about to greet them, Carmen took out her personal baby bottle and put it in Bailey’s arm. She said, “Here you go. This is my happy milk. You’ll be happy if you drink it.”

When Michael saw her actions, he almost went mad. That was the milk specially formulated by a nutritionist according to Carmen’s physical development. How dare she give it to someone else so easily! And her personal baby bottle too!

Staring at the warm bottle of milk in his hand, Bailey was stunned for a moment. In the end, he gave it back. “Drink it on your own. I don’t drink milk anymore.”

Beside them, Michael quickly called out, “Baby, come here. Dinner’s ready.”

Carmen ran to her father. Although Michael had carried her away, Bailey could still hear her talking. “Bailey doesn’t want to drink my happy milk.”

“Then, give it to Daddy,” said Michael.

“But, you’re already happy without drinking the milk. Bailey needs to drink it because he’s not happy,” argued Carmen.

Bailey sat on the balcony alone, enjoying the darkness that was enveloping him. His time alone ended when Sophia came looking for him for dinner.

Sophia always had delicious dishes prepared at home. The family’s chef was a retired chef from a five-star restaurant. His cooking skills were exceptional. Besides, Michael was willing to pay big bucks for good food, and the ingredients at home came from their own farm. Therefore, everyone was looking forward to the dinner.

Even Harry, who lived next door, often visited with his family to mooch free meals. Since there were guests today, they prepared even more dishes. The largest and longest dining table had been moved out in order to cater to the number of dishes. There were all kinds of nice dishes; it was a mixture of Western and Cethosian cuisine.

Sophia’s family, Joel’s family, Harry’s family, Stanley’s family, Justin’s family, and Bailey barely fit on the dining table; it was still slightly packed.

Bailey sat between Cooper and Sophia. Sophia, who was very fond of her old son-in-law, had been enthusiastically helping him with his food.

“Try this, Bailey. This replenishes your body, so you can grow taller.”

“Here, try some soup.”

“Just tell me what you like to eat. I’ll get the chef to prepare them next time.”

She took care of him as if he was really her son-in-law, yet Bailey treated her like she was his niece. On the other hand, Michael was watching them bitterly. Sophia had never treated him with such passion before…

In the meantime, Stanley was slurping food like a pig; Sarah was taking pictures of the food with her phone; Justin was helping Celine with the dishes and giving Nathan some vegetables at the same time. When the kids were done eating, they sat aside to chat.

While Poppy was drinking her milk, she asked, “Is that your boyfriend?” She had also seen Bailey. Hmm… He looks quite handsome.

Yet, Carmen was still staring at Bailey, who was sitting beside Cooper, with light in her eyes. She didn’t answer Poppy’s question.

Maisie took a glance at Bailey. Frowning, she said, “He looks kind of old.”

This time, Audrey joined in and commented, “Sour Face looks better than him.”

“Hmph, all men are pigs. They are the same no matter how they look, especially old men with no baby fat,” snorted Poppy.

Discontented, Maisie pouted and said, “But, I think Nate is pretty good. He’s not a pig.”

As if she was a victim of love, Poppy took a deep breath and said, “Carmen, you cannot take the relationship too seriously. Men are liars. The reason they go out with you is to take your toys away from you!”

Recently, Maisie just got dumped in the kindergarten. For several days, the boy took away her snacks and her toys. When he found another girl with more toys, he broke up with her unilaterally. For that reason, she was in her post-breakup depression period. Every time she saw a boy, she felt disgusted. Now, after learning that Carmen was in a relationship, she wanted to stop her. “There is nothing good about men! You have to keep your eyes open.”

Unfortunately, it seemed like Carmen was utterly immersed in the ocean of love; she could not accept Maisie’s words of advice.

All of a sudden, she heard Sophia say, “Are you leaving already, Bailey? Why don’t you stay a little longer?”

Like lightning, Carmen darted toward the door and saw Bailey, who had finished his meal, walking toward the door. Sophia was there to send him out. Immediately, Carmen said in a hurry, “Goodbye, Bailey.”

Bailey nodded at her and marched toward the door. Meanwhile, Sophia got someone to pack a lot of things from the kitchen. Enthusiastically, she said, “Here. Bring some souvenirs with you!”

Helplessly, Bailey accepted the bags of snacks and local specialties from her. Along with Carmen, Sophia went to send him out. When they came back, they saw Michael standing by the door. Nonchalantly, he asked, “Did he leave already?”

Before Sophia could say anything, Carmen answered first, “Yeah! Bailey left already!”

Michael still had a grimace on his face. Daughters and dead fish are no keeping wares!

On the other hand, after thanking Bailey, Cooper thought he should express his gratitude to Louis and Anne too. Although Henry and Ryan were Louis’ grandsons in name only, Cooper knew that the twins weren’t Anna’s children from the beginning. However, something like this had happened, and Louis was pushed and bumped his head. He was old and was admitted into the hospital. Considering the circumstances, Cooper felt like he should visit him.

Cooper and Michael took Carmen to the hospital when they went to visit Louis. Louis had also learned about Ryan’s death at the Yard Residence and Henry’s death on the plane. Jordan had sent people to search for his body on the mountain, but it was nowhere to be found. He would not have survived, but his body would be difficult to find.

As the grandfather of the twins, Louis wasn’t wretched at all. All he wanted to say was that they deserved it. He really didn’t understand how Anna brought up such a pair of evil kids.

Jordan would not let the one behind the twins’ death off the hook. However, the government had already made its final decision. The Yard twins fled after they confronted the military and police; they deserved to die.

As to the identity of the person who made the move, no one had any idea. Cethos did not want to carry out further investigations because the twins were not Cethosian. The plane had left Cethos’ airspace, so Cethos had no say in the matter anymore. Moreover, the Yard Family in Bayside City was not dragged into the matter. As someone who was perfectly clear who his friends and foes were, Cooper felt that this was the least he could do to thank the old man since he would have done the same for them.

During the afternoon, Anne brought food for Louis at the hospital. She was told that Cooper was there. It was unfortunate that Cooper had left with his family before she rushed into Louis’ ward. What was left in the ward was the supplements and flowers that he brought. There seemed to be some of his scent lingering in the air, yet he was no longer there. He came and left in a hurry. In the end, Anne missed him. Secretly, she was hurt.

Louis knew what Anne was thinking. Ever since she first met Cooper, he always found her sitting alone in a daze. Even so, it was clear that Cooper was not interested in her. At first, he thought Anne would stop thinking about Cooper and be cheerful again. Unexpectedly, Anne was attached to Cooper. No man had ever drawn her attention since then.

Earlier today, Cooper had made an appointment via phone call before he came over. Louis had deliberately told Anne to deliver his meal later than usual because he wanted to prevent her from running into Cooper. He was afraid that her love for Cooper would bog her down. Unfortunately, her love was so deep that she could no longer withdraw from it.

My Dreamy Old Husband Chapter 1376

My Dreamy Old Husband Chapter 1376

The fact that Anne had missed Cooper and couldn’t meet him made her blue all day. Just like yesterday, she didn’t speak much; even the food she consumed was less than usual.

After thinking about it, Louis made up his mind and pulled open the drawer of the bedside table. From inside, he took out a gracefully packed tiny gift box and said, “Cooper… told me to give this to you. I forgot about it yesterday.”

Cooper left this for me?

Instantly, Anne’s eyes were shining. Taking over the gift box, she opened it and saw a spoiled apricot.

It’s an apricot from Cooper!

Although she did not know the meaning behind this little apricot, it was still a gift from Cooper. Therefore, it had remarkable value.

Staring at Anne, who was extremely content, Louis was sad. That apricot was indeed a gift from Cooper. However, it was something Cooper gave on behalf of Carmen. It was a gift from Carmen, who wanted to thank Anne for hiding her inside the dressing room.

Forget it. It’s fine as long as she’s happy…

In the past two days, Michael had been running around. Jordan’s strike on Cooper this time was also an attack on him. Both of them had worked together to fight back. Furthermore, Jordan’s two sons had committed a serious crime. Even though the two bastards were dead and had dragged more than twenty people along with them, the incident still shook the people of Cethos.

The Fletcher Family knew who shot the plane down. Cethos and Jordan knew it too. Yet, there was no further investigation. Hence, the incident was considered solved.

Jordan did not have the courage to fight for his sons. The government had concluded that it was a serious terrorist attack. Now that it had crossed the limits of the higher-ups in Cethos, it was hard for Jordan to deny responsibility. However, he was influential and had connections. Therefore, even if his two sons and dozens of lives had been sacrificed, he managed to avoid culpability.

Nonetheless, he would not be able to escape for long because this incident had alerted the higher-ups.

He really did raise two ‘good’ sons!

Recently, Michael was extremely busy. The film set was located in the valley. Although it was convenient for him to commute to work and go home every day, he had to work with Cooper to deal with Jordan and worry about Carmen’s love life.

Carmen brought bags of local specialties from the farm, and Michael knew exactly who the local specialties were given to, including where each cherry had gone. However, the four apricots’ whereabouts remained unknown.

Before they went to visit Louis, Carmen wrapped one of the apricots. The packaging was so ugly, yet she insisted on giving it to Anne. Sophia had to repackage it and add some floral motif stickers before they could just about give it out.

But, where were the other three apricots?

He made an inquiry behind Carmen’s back, but there was no answer. When Sophia accidentally revealed that Bailey had a very unique bracelet that was strung with three apricot kernels, he finally knew where those apricots went. The reason Sophia initiated the conversation was to ask Michael to endorse a limited-edition bracelet with apricot kernel carvings she had decided to launch. After discovering the answer, Michael’s heart sank. Shit!

Sure enough; I knew that the old man had an ulterior motive. They even started exchanging tokens of love?!

Carmen gave him three apricot kernels. What did he give her, then?

Since then, Michael began to keep an eye on Carmen’s every action. He knew everything about her like the palm of his hand. If he saw something unfamiliar within the clothes and toys she had, he would inquire about the origin.

As expected, he found an unfamiliar pendant on Carmen’s bag one day. Alerted, Michael asked cautiously, “Who gave that to you? Was it Bailey?”

Unlike Michael, Sophia was extremely pleased. “Oh, did Bailey give it to you? Let Mommy take a look. Oh my god! How beautiful! Bailey really has good taste!”

Looking at his wife’s reaction, Michael was speechless.

“It’s a gift from the kindergarten teacher to the most disciplined kid!” said Carmen as she pouted.

Michael was once again dumbfounded.

Whenever he saw toys, bracelets, and shoes that he had never seen before around Carmen, he would interrogate carefully, fearing that Bailey would snatch his daughter away behind his back.

He even tried to find two spies that would check on Carmen on behalf of him.

“Poppy, come here. Come to Godfather.”

He lured Poppy to his side with a toy. Solemnly, he said, “Men are pigs. If Carmen falls in love with any boy in the kindergarten, you have to tell me, okay?”

Poppy nodded seriously. “Don’t worry, Godfather. I’ll never let any boy get close to Carmen!”

“Okay, go. From now on, it is your responsibility to protect Carmen!”

Poppy, who was broken by love, kept an eye on Carmen every day in the kindergarten. She was determined to protect her from boys and had been sending photos of different boys to Michael every day.

Unfortunately, none of them looked like Bailey.

Coward, you’re pretty good at hiding!

How dare you play games with me?!

Like a searchlight, Michael became even more attentive to Carmen. He was determined not to let her fall in love at such an early age.

In his opinion, to fall in love under the age of forty was considered puppy love.

Nevertheless, Sophia had a different opinion. She thought it would be better if Carmen could give it a try earlier. From her perspective, she thought Michael was too sensitive.

During the day, Carmen won a prize for her crayon drawing. Enthusiastically, she went home and showed her family the drawing.

“This is Daddy, Mommy, Grandpa, Uncle Linus, Aunt Celine, Uncle Justin, Uncle Quinton…”

Holding her drawing up, she showed it to everyone. It was a family portrait, and she was introducing the characters one by one. “There is also Cash, Penny, Chrysanthemum…”

With sharp eyes, Michael immediately noticed a green-eyed character with long eyelashes in the drawing. Solemnly, he asked, “Who is this?”

It was too obvious. The drawing almost summarized all of Bailey’s characteristics: green eyes, long eyelashes, and long legs. Although the drawing was very abstract, Michael could recognize him with just one glance.

Upon hearing her father’s question, Carmen’s face flushed, and she blinked. Instead of answering him, she buried her face into Sophia’s arms.

Letting out a chuckle, Sophia said, “This is Bailey, right? See how smart Mommy is! I could tell who it was at one glance!”

Shyly, Carmen nodded. However, Michael felt like his world was collapsing.

How dare she include that green-eyed man with long eyelashes into the drawing? How dare she draw him in the same picture with her own father?

His sky collapsed.

Michael almost went frantic. Yet, Carmen felt aggrieved and pouted. “Daddy, do you… not like Bailey?”

Of course, I don’t like him!

He couldn’t wait to let Bailey experience what it was like to be forced to eat eggplant with minced pork!

However, when Carmen stared at him with aggrieved eyes, he couldn’t speak the truth even when he felt wronged.

So, I can’t even hate Bailey now?

Luckily, Sophia quickly came and mediated the situation. “Our darling has grown up and has her own little secret! You must tell us when this kind of thing happens again! Mommy can give you some advice.”

Carmen nodded shyly.

Michael almost exploded out of rage.

Give her advice?

Oh, how I want to turn him into barbecue!

In the end, before the couple went to bed, they had an extensive bedtime chat to summarize the relationship between Carmen and Bailey.

Michael went first to express his opinion. “Carmen is too young. Besides, she’s so naïve and cute. Bailey’s a deep one. Our darling is not his opponent. She will never beat him. So, I’ll never agree to their relationship.”

My Dreamy Old Husband Chapter 1377

My Dreamy Old Husband Chapter 1377

However, Sophia felt that Michael was overthinking. “Carmen is still young. I just want her to make more friends. What are you thinking? Besides, it’s normal for girls to have feelings for boys…”

Still, Michael stood his ground. “That ‘old man’ Bailey’s intention isn’t right. Look at his eyes. He always looks sketchy.”

Lying in Michael’s arms, Sophia adjusted into a comfortable position. Resting her foot on his leg, she rubbed up and down.

“Hubby, if it weren’t for Bailey, Carmen might not have been able to come back. I think he’s brave and daring. He’s not bad.”

Instantly, Michael protested, “Huh; he has already seen through the situation. He knew the Yard twins were pushing themselves against the wall and that was why he took action. If it was under normal circumstances, he would never have done that because he would’ve been afraid of offending the Yard Family and the Edwards Family.”

Staring at Michael’s anxious expression, Sophia couldn’t help but laugh. She reached out and caressed his furrowed brows.

“Look at how worried you are. Your wrinkles are coming out…”

She turned over and lay on top of Michael’s body. “Look at you. Why are you in such a hurry? Aren’t we here by your side?”

She thought Bailey was a decent boy. And, that it was good if he were to develop an interest in Carmen in the future.

He had a bright future. Although he was indeed sharp-witted, if he was fond of Carmen, his intelligence would become the best weapon he could wield to protect Carmen. She also hoped her son-in-law would be someone clever so that Carmen wouldn’t have to suffer too much.

Michael glanced at Sophia. He looked like he wanted to say something, but he swallowed his words and said nothing.

He was afraid that he would leave them one day. What would happen if the mother-daughter pair were secretly fooled by others?

He couldn’t consider Bailey as a fifteen-year-old boy. He was a deep and unpredictable one. When he passed away, Sophia and Carmen would definitely be no match for Bailey.

True love?

True love is bullsh*t!

The reason Bailey is trying to get close to Carmen is definitely because of money!

Quickly, Michael said, “Anyway, I really don’t like Bailey. He’s too calculative at such a young age and that makes my scalp prickly. You have to be careful. He’s not that simple. You can’t consider him a kid anymore.”

Yet, as he turned over, Sophia had already fallen asleep. She remained lying on him with her hands still on his neck.

Michael gently turned her body to position her face upward so that she could sleep more comfortably. Immediately, Sophia clung to him like a cat. She wrapped her arms around his waist and buried her face in his chest; she proceeded to sleep like a baby.

Unlike her, Michael couldn’t sleep for a long time as he stared at her. It was as if the thought of losing her would materialize as soon as he closed his eyes.

In her dream, Sophia dreamed of a beautiful and juicy cherry growing on her meat blanket…

The incident of the Yard twins had been forgotten by the public. Jordan was afraid to make a big deal on behalf of them even though he knew the plane was shot down by a surface-to-air missile. If it wasn’t the Michel Family who had done it, it was definitely the Fletcher Family. However, he was afraid to argue and had to keep his grievances to himself.

Besides that, the dispute between Jordan and the Fletcher Family had also come to an end. Christine was rehabilitating in the military hospital. Since she was now rich, she got herself the best doctor and paid for the best facilities she could get. Her condition was getting better. The Bishop Family and the Evans Family had been sent away. After being intimidated by power, they finally knew how big the world was. In the end, they went back to their rural hometown and behaved themselves.

The Fletcher Family was disappointed by Stanley’s flash marriage. The fact that Stanley continued to live with Sean upset the Fletchers even more.

Nevertheless, they could not do anything even if they were upset. They had already beaten and scolded him. Still, he was their precious child. There was no way they would beat him into a fool. Stanley’s parents were ready to have a male daughter-in-law. Yet, there was no news of that from Stanley’s side for a long time.

They were so worried for him.

Soon, the news about Nicole’s marriage spread out to the public like wildfire. It quickly replaced the news of the Yard twins as the new headline.

Everyone knew about Nicole’s dark history. After she went public with Sam, everyone started to count down to the date they would break up.

However, they didn’t break up. Instead, they kept a low profile and got married. By the time the public found out about it, their wedding ceremony had long ended.

The public even thought that the wedding was fake and that they had divorced a long time ago.

Every celebrity in their right mind would want to hold their wedding ceremony in a grandiose fashion. It would be even better if they could invite everyone from the entertainment industry. On top of that, to be able to marry someone like Sam, their guests would have included the big shots from the political and business worlds. This was the perfect opportunity for her to show off. If it were someone else, they would have broadcasted every aspect of the event including when they changed their undergarments.

Yet, Nicole had been lying low. No media was present at the scene, and no one was showing off their invitation letters.

Later, Nicole’s marriage became a legend. Many people heard about it, but none actually saw it. ‘Insiders’ even revealed that the pair had already broken up a long time ago. A celebrity like Nicole, who had won Oscars on numerous occasions, was still just a mere actress. She was just a plaything amongst the elite.

They believed that Sam was just messing around with her. There was no way they would get married because their families were not of equal social rank. They would not get together since Sam wasn’t stupid.

The wedding ceremony was just a rumor Nicole’s team spread out in order to save face.

However, Sophia knew that the pair had indeed tied the knot with each other.

Nicole and Sam’s wedding ceremony was held on a private island in international waters; only thirty invitation letters were sent out.

The Edwards Family sent out Lucy; Harry represented the Winston Family; Michael represented the Fletcher Family; and Cooper went on behalf of the Mitchell Family. They were some of the closest friends of the couple. Sam’s parents died when he was young while Nicole was an orphan. Thus, only her younger sister attended the wedding. Apart from those people, there were no more extra seats.

They held a Western-style wedding ceremony, and Nicole’s wedding dress came from a brand under the JNS Group. She collaborated with a designer to come up with the dress.

Carmen and Hope attended the ceremony as a flower girl and a page boy respectively. On the first day of the ceremony, Michael had brought the whole family to the island so that Carmen could join the rehearsal.

Carmen was dressed in her finest clothes. With a garland on her crown, she looked like an elf. She had to carry a flower basket, sprinkle flower petals, and hand the rings out to the couple.

Michael and Sophia stayed and watched the rehearsal. Although it was only a small ceremony, Nicole and Sam took it very seriously. They rehearsed several times for every step of the way, striving for perfection.

Sam was so nervous that he got his line wrong a few times. This old man in his forties was a little nervous since he was getting married for the first time.

However, Michael’s attention was only on Carmen. She was dressed in a flower embroidered bubble dress, and she had a garland on her crown. Her dark hair draped around her like a waterfall, and she wore a pair of white boots. She looked just like a flower fairy in her gorgeous outfit.

She was indeed a pretty little baby who grew up adorably.

Nonetheless, after the rehearsal started, a helicopter landed on the island. Bailey, who was dressed in a black trench coat, walked out from the airport with a cold and charming face. On his way to the guest room, he happened to pass by the wedding scene and saw the crowd who were rehearsing.

At just one glance, his eyes found Carmen, who was glowing dazzlingly in the garden.

His gaze seemed to be attracted by the faint light…

“Shit!”

Taking two steps forward, Michael quickly pulled little Carmen into his arms and hid her with his body from Bailey’s ‘leering’ eyes.

Why is this old man here?

My Dreamy Old Husband Chapter 1378

My Dreamy Old Husband Chapter 1378

On the other hand, Sam had already begun talking to Bailey.

Sam and Bailey’s parents had known each other for a very long time, and Crimson House and Adams Group were long-term partners. When Sam knew Bailey was in Bayside City, he also sent him an invitation letter.

“You’re here, Bailey. Welcome.”

From what he remembered, Bailey was still the little kid hiding in his parents’ embrace. His parents had always been strict with him and raised him as their heir. He was excellent, yet carefree at the same time; there was always a smile hanging on his face.

However, only a few years had passed, and he was no longer that same little kid. At the age of fifteen, he was considered very mature and sophisticated. He was comparable to a fifty-year-old elite. He dressed in an adult’s suit, spotted an adult’s hairstyle, and acted like an adult. Yet, he was only fifteen years old.

He was a victim of his circumstances.

If he didn’t live as a fifty-year-old man, an immature kid like him would be tormented by society.

Except for a sigh, Sam had nothing else to say to Bailey.

He then sent someone to bring Bailey to his guest room and continued with the rehearsal. The moment he turned around, he saw that Michael was already removing the garland from Carmen’s head.

“From how I see it, Carmen doesn’t seem to be suitable to act as your flower girl,” said Michael in a serious tone.

Sam then quickly asked, “Then, what about the performance?”

Nowadays, flower girls did not only have to sprinkle flower petals, but they also had to be talented. Carmen had volunteered to sing at the wedding and, of course, Sam had agreed.

Pretending he was making another prediction, Michael went on, “She cannot sing too.”

Carmen, who had been deprived of the garland, cried out loud when she heard her father and knew that she had lost her chance to perform.

“You lied to me, Daddy! You broke your promise!”

As soon as Carmen cried, Sophia instantly put the garland back onto her crown and comforted her, “Daddy is only joking with you!”

Even Cooper was frowning at his old son-in-law for going back on his words.

Didn’t he agree for Carmen to become the flower girl at the wedding ceremony? She has been preparing for the performance excitedly for days at home. Why did he change his mind so suddenly during the rehearsal?

Immediately, Cooper joined in and said, “Hey, if anyone dares to stop you from becoming a flower girl, I’ll chop them and mince them with eggplant.”

When he said that, he didn’t forget to glare at Michael.

In response, Michael was dumbfounded.

During the wedding ceremony on the following day, Nicole had her wedding dress on her. The kid she adopted along with Sam would be carrying her wedding dress train. As for Carmen and Hope, they were dressed like a match made in heaven and were sprinkling flower petals from the front.

However, Michael had long forgotten about the event. There was only Carmen… and the fifteen-year-old old man, in his eyes.

Throughout the whole ceremony, Bailey had been whispering to Lucy. It seemed like they were talking about the cooperation between their companies. Nonetheless, Michael kept on staring at him like a wolf. He was afraid that Bailey would be targeting Carmen the moment he missed him from his sight.

Bailey couldn’t understand why Michael was glaring at him.

“You ask how deeply I love you, and just how great my love is…”

Carmen’s clear and crispy voice was heard. Although she was only five, she had been taking vocal lessons. Her vocal skills had improved a lot. By the time the ceremony ended, she went onto the stage and performed ‘The Moon Represents My Heart’. Yet, Michael continued to keep his eyes on Carmen and Bailey. He was afraid to lose either of them from his vision.

As Sam’s pet dog, Corrado had also dolled itself up for the event. It showed up with a pretty garland.

The ceremony ended successfully amidst Carmen’s sweet voice. From now on, Sam and Nicole had officially become a couple recognized by law.

Regardless of the rumors, he would always be her warm haven. He would shelter her from wind and rain, and prop up a warm sky for her. They would have a home of their own and begin a new life together.

Finally, it was time to toss the bouquet.

In a pure white wedding dress, Nicole held onto her bouquet. With her back facing the crowd, she was ready to throw it.

Simultaneously, the host announced, “The bride will be tossing her bouquet in a moment. Every single woman at the scene, please be ready. Whoever catches the bouquet will be the next to marry!”

Sarah, who was already married, rushed up in an instant. Believing that it would be a waste if she didn’t take the chance to fight for the bouquet, she prepared herself and was eager to try. There were already so few guests present at the scene today, and there were almost no single women. She had to join in to gather enough people.

Otherwise, this session would go to waste.

Initially, Sophia was trying to keep her composure. Yet, the moment she saw Sarah rushing up there, she joined in too.

Sarah was already married, but she wasn’t!

She was still a single young lady on the record of the Civil Affairs Bureau!

She was considered to be living together with Michael illegally.

Therefore, she could still catch the bouquet.

“Move! Let me try!”

Stanley, who was 180cm tall, marched forward and also tried to catch the bouquet.

“Get out, stupid dog. This is against the rules!” Sarah, who was only 150cm tall, would not stand a chance as she stood in the shadow of Stanley.

“Linus!”

Unlike Sarah, Sophia found herself an assistant. “Come and help me!”

Shaking his head helplessly, Linus hurried forward and joined the group that was trying to catch the bouquet. He was slightly taller than Stanley. Therefore, he had more of an advantage.

Stanley refused to give in. “Sean, they’re bullying me!”

Immediately, Sean also hurried over.

The five of them squeezed with one another behind Nicole with their hands thrown up in the air. Everyone wanted to catch the bouquet. The scene was filled with joy.

Staring at them, Nicole was laughing so hard that she couldn’t stand up straight.

In the end, the bouquet was tossed. While everyone was screaming, they reached out and tried to grab the tiny bouquet. Finally, it was Sophia, who suddenly jumped up two meters into the air, that caught the bouquet.

Linus held her high up in the air and spun her around. Holding the bouquet, Sophia was beaming like a happy kid.

“Foul! You cheated!” As if she was an irritated cat, Sarah turned around and complained to Harry.

Harry’s face wrinkled like a chrysanthemum. He felt like he was raising four children, and it was extremely tiring.

Fortunately, there were a lot of flowers on the island. So, he made her a bouquet on the spot to satisfy her.

Sophia, who had caught the bouquet, came back excitedly.

“Hubby, look! I caught the bouquet!”

Michael was speechless as he looked at her.

Why is she still acting like a kid when she is already all grown up?

However, there was nothing he could say. In the end, he could only say, “I hope you will get married next year.”

Blinking, Sophia grinned slyly and said, “I’ll try to make it happen next year.”

Both of them had not registered themselves yet!

After the problems with the Michel Family were settled, they would remarry immediately.

Or else, mold would start growing on her wedding dress soon.

She also wanted to hold a grand wedding ceremony and invite all her friends to the event; even her enemies would be invited too. No matter how much she despised them, she wanted all of them to witness how happy she was.

She wanted to wear the most beautiful wedding dress in the world and be the most beautiful bride!

Taking over the bouquet from Sophia, Michael stared at the charming flowers with concern.

He owed her a wedding.

A wedding that had been dragged on for ten years…

My Dreamy Old Husband Chapter 1379

My Dreamy Old Husband Chapter 1379

Originally, they had planned to have the wedding after she graduated, but she got pregnant and the wedding was postponed. Then, when she left, the wedding was postponed indefinitely.

She never got to wear her dream wedding dress that they had worked on for two years. It remained locked inside the closet at home all these years.

Their wedding rings were already beginning to discolor, and the wedding dress was slowly being covered in dust.

Between the both of them, the only thing that was missing was a wedding.

After the wedding ceremony, everyone went off happily to take photos. An excited Cooper also held a DSLR in his hand as he dragged Carmen along to go take photos.

The small island they were on was a place that Sam had bought for Nicole. Flowers had bloomed all over the island, covering it with a dreamlike vibrance and colors that made the place feel surreal.

Nicole was standing among the flowers in her wedding dress. When she glanced back slightly, her beauty put all the flowers to shame.

Entering the industry at a young age put her through many ups and downs over the years. She had once gone off on the wrong path and even anticipated a relationship that eventually came to naught. After everything, she did not expect to meet Sam, the man who was willing to grow old with her.

Looking back, she felt as though everything was disappearing like a cloud of smoke. The things that happened in the past were turning into a blur while the only person standing before her now was becoming clearer.

Sophia was strolling in the field of flowers with the hem of her pink dress lifted slightly. This island was essentially a huge garden filled with green grass and fresh flowers. The mountains that surrounded the island blocked off the sea breeze, allowing those delicate flowers to thrive and produce such beautiful fragrance.

She and Sarah were both walking carefully among the flowers as they waited for the photographer to take their photos.

As it turned out, all women enjoyed getting their photos taken. They seemed to forget who they were when they were in front of the camera.

Behind them, Michael and Harry were following along reluctantly.

They watched the five friends who graduated from Bayside University having the time of their lives taking group photos that also included their young children.

Michael also took some photos of Sophia on his phone.

With a dazzling smile on her face, she looked beautiful standing among the flowers in her light pink dress.

While he was taking photos of Sophia, Poppy came over suddenly and tugged at his trousers. In a stern voice, she said, “Carmen is taking photos with a pig!”

“What?”

Following Poppy’s lead, Michael quickly found Carmen, who was getting her photos taken by Cooper. Carmen was extremely photogenic and was skilled at finding the right angles. Each photo seemed good enough to be on the front cover of a magazine. When Bailey came over unexpectedly earlier, Cooper urged, “Come. You two should take a photo together.”

After that, Carmen took two photos with him.

She looked adorable dolled up as a flower girl. The flower crown on her head was made on the spot from the flowers that were there, and the floral fairy dress she was wearing swayed in the wind. Bailey was wearing a classy, all-black suit that gave him a cold and mysterious presence. He seemed to have a depth and knowledge that a young child usually did not possess.

Cooper thought they complemented each other and that it would have been a waste if they did not take a photo together.

“Come, come. Pay attention to the lighting, Sean.”

“Stanley, move aside. You’re in the frame.”

In his younger days, Cooper was a big shot who won many big awards in photography. He used to enjoy taking photos of Annabel the most. These days, he would casually take photos of Sophia and Carmen when he did not have anything else to do.

He was very impressed with the model in front of him now, so he captured dozens of photos in one go. Even though Bailey wanted to leave, he did not think it was polite to decline when Cooper looked so excited.

“Smile, Bailey. Don’t just stick to one expression. Carmen, lean into Bailey a bit and hold his hand. Yes! That’s it! Stay there!”

When Michael arrived, the scene that greeted him was Bailey holding Carmen’s hand with a sly smile on his face.

All hell was about to break loose.

Michael, the grey-haired old father, almost exploded with anger.

Cooper finished taking another round of photos as he enjoyed himself to the fullest. While he was looking through the photos, Michael hurried over and pulled Carmen away from Bailey. “Take a couple of pictures with Daddy, too.”

Meanwhile, Bailey stepped out and left on his own.

When Sophia spotted Carmen and Michael taking photos, she quickly rushed over. “Wait for me! I want to join too!”

She hopped onto Michael’s back with a leap. Michael supported her with one hand and held Carmen’s hand in the other. Right then, Cooper pressed down on the shutter and captured that perfect moment—a happy family of three with a vast sea of flowers behind them.

Later that night, Sophia went over to Cooper’s place to look at the photos. He had taken heaps that day; most of which were of Carmen and the main stars, Sam and Nicole.

Taking plenty of copies with her, she brought them back to look over them with Michael.

There were also a number of photos of Carmen and Bailey together. Michael simply could not bear to look at them anymore. They look like wedding photos!

The more he looked at them, the angrier he felt.

In the end, he decided to stop looking.

Lying down in bed with a huff, he turned to his side and hugged Carmen—she was sleeping with them tonight. It looked like she had too much fun today for she fell asleep as soon as she lay down.

Meanwhile, Sophia was still looking at the photos and smiling to herself as she went through them.

Michael could not fall asleep for a long time. Regardless of how much he tossed and turned, he could not keep his eyes shut. He looked out the window at the bright moon above the surface of the water. It was tranquil and beautiful; so beautiful that it seemed surreal. Is this a dream or am I awake?

Sophia had already removed her make-up and went to bed. After a whole day of activity, they even went to the beach to have a seafood barbecue for dinner. Her energy was completely depleted.

He turned around and watched her sleep soundly.

Ten years had flown by. Over this time, she had changed a lot, but he still saw her the same way—as the naïve and kind young girl.

The only thing that changed was this world.

After all the suffering she went through, she could finally welcome spring. There were many days left ahead for her, but Michael felt like he was reaching his end.

The world was just that cruel. They were still in love with each other, but they could not be together. Those who were able to stay together in marriage until they were old were the lucky ones.

Michael gently removed her fingers around her phone. When he got her phone out, he saw that her screensaver was Nicole’s wedding dress.

The focus was not on Nicole but on the dress.

The snowy white wedding dress was made from selected materials and had a customized fit. It fit Nicole perfectly as if they were one and the same.

The photo of that dress was now Sophia’s screensaver.

While Michael was looking at the photo, he also imagined what Sophia looked like in a wedding dress. Sadly, no matter how much he thought about it, he could not reproduce the image in his mind.

My Dreamy Old Husband Chapter 1380

My Dreamy Old Husband Chapter 1380

Michael thought of the day they went to try on wedding dresses. It seemed like something that happened many, many years ago. But in his mind, the days he spent with Sophia were all real.

He still remembered that she had tried on several dresses that day, but his mind was occupied elsewhere. That same day, the Murray Family had come over to make a fuss and were unwilling to leave. He was worried about Nathan who was at home at the time.

All of his focus was on Nathan that he forgot about Sophia who was trying on wedding dresses in front of him.

Therefore, regardless of how he tried, he could not remember how she looked in a wedding dress that day. He only remembered that she had picked a dress and submitted her order. A year later, the manufacturer sent the dress to them.

Unfortunately, she never got to put it on before Quinton abducted her.

He tried to picture her in that dress, but he realized he could not put the two together no matter how hard he tried.

If I can see her in a wedding dress again before I die, how nice would that be?

The next day, everyone went by the original plan to spend a few more days on the island. There were plenty of activities to do, but Sophia still found having seafood barbecue more meaningful.

Early in the morning, however, people were looking at her in an unusual way.

The wedding was already over, but a bunch of new faces appeared on the island.

By noon, Theo and Quinton came, and so did Celine and Justin. Nathan also showed up in a new suit and tie.

Joel had brought the whole family over.

Something about the situation did not feel right.

Moreover, Carmen was in her flower girl attire again and was rehearsing with Hope. They claimed that they were preparing for the wedding tomorrow.

Wedding? Tomorrow? Whose wedding?

It looked like another wedding was about to take place on the island and everyone was busy preparing for it. When Sophia asked, though, no one gave her an answer.

She was dumbfounded. Nevertheless, she was already there. They could not hide it from her forever.

While it was bright out, she went to the beach for a sunbath. I don’t know why so many people overseas enjoy sleeping exposed under the scorching sun all day without applying even a bit of sunscreen, she wondered. They’re practically frying themselves.

Being under the sun for a while, however, was making her feel like a roasted duck, and she couldn’t take it any longer. Instead, she went for a swim with Sarah. When they got tired, they got out of the water and ate some seafood barbecue, then went back in again to swim some more. She enjoyed herself to the fullest, treating their stay there as a vacation.

After spending all day on the beach, she was now several shades tanner.

She returned to her room that night, took a shower, and applied a face mask.

Once that was done, she faced the mirror and proceeded to apply some skincare products. She had spent years paying special attention to her face and prioritizing self-care. Throughout the day, she always looked after her skin like it was a religious ritual.

The scar had faded and her skin was tender again, but after getting tanned from being under the sun all day, all her efforts were in vain.

I can’t suntan anymore. I will start to age at this rate. How do foreigners tan under the sun all day without putting on any sunscreen? She grumbled as she continued to apply products on her face.

Meanwhile, Michael and Carmen were nudging each other at the side as though they had something to say but were pushing the burden onto the other person.

“You should go, sweetie. You’re a baby. You can afford to be a bit forthcoming. My happiness from now on is in your hands.”

“Go on your own, Daddy. This is your business. You were the one who taught me to take responsibility for myself ever since I was little.”

“Just this once, please?”

The father and daughter pair had a long discussion together but did not manage to reach a conclusion. Alas, Sophia finished applying her skincare products and came out of the bathroom. Seeing her daughter sitting on the bed in her pajamas, she went to give her a bear hug right away.

“Sweetie! Let Mommy give you a kiss!”

Carmen let Sophia kiss her cheeks, then gathered her courage and announced, “Mommy, Daddy says he has something big to discuss with you.”

Something big?

Looking over at the balcony, she found Michael’s shadow swaying back and forth under the dim lights.

He looked hesitant and unsettled.

“Hubby?”

She went over to the balcony.

With the lights turned off, only the soft glow from the moonlight illuminated the area.

A bright moon had risen above the sea, and they were sharing this beautiful moment.

It set off a mysterious and romantic atmosphere.

Initially, Michael was pacing back and forth on the balcony. When he looked back and saw Sophia, he finally mustered his courage and walked toward her.

Under the moonlight, his whole body seemed ablaze. Sophia tilted her head up slightly to look at him. The moonlight seemed to accentuate his looks. In her eyes, he was always going to be the unparalleled Academy Award Best Actor winner, Taylor Murray, and the love of her life.

The atmosphere tonight was just right. With the light breeze blowing against her face, she could smell the saltiness in the air. Feeling a slight chill, she tugged at her pajamas around her.

“What is it?” she finally asked when she saw Michael staring at her without saying a word.

He lowered his head a little and studied her face.

It’s been ten years, but she hasn’t changed one bit. She’s still the same as the girl in my memories.

Sighing softly, he put his arms around her, tightening his grip when he realized her body felt cold.

How I wish I could hold her like this and never let go…

Separation was the biggest punishment for those who did not know how to appreciate their significant other. Some people had to experience an unforgettable separation in order to learn how valuable reuniting was.

But, no matter how much he appreciated her, he still felt more than his fair share of pain from having to separate from her.

He also knew how valuable it was to reunite, but he still had to leave her.

If only time could stop at this moment!

He answered, “Nothing really.”

When he blinked, he realized that his eyes were already slightly damp. He let her go and took her icy cold hand in his. “Come with me. I have something to show you.”

He brought her out and into the room next door.

Sophia was extremely uneasy. She kept feeling like he was acting strange today, so she patiently went into the next room with him.

The moment she entered, the lights were turned off and everything was pitch-black.

She grabbed Michael’s hand instinctively. With a snap, the lights came back on and brightened the whole room in an instant. The sudden brightness had frightened her and made her jump in shock.

When she gradually got used to her surroundings, she only saw a mannequin in front of her with a beautiful wedding dress on.

The dress was made from selected materials and designed by a famous foreign designer. It took one year for the dress to be made. The hemline of the dress was adorned with dazzling diamonds that looked like the stars in the galaxy. Nevertheless, they complemented each other and did not take away the uniqueness of one another.

Many years ago, this dress cost tens of millions, but she did not know much it was worth now.

“What is my wedding dress doing here?”