Lost Me Gained Regret

"Don't worry about it now."

Glancing at the clock, Bella boasted with pride: "Time to get ready. Tonight, my darling daughter will be the belle of the ball."

The celebration was set in a six-star hotel in Vista Town.

The ballroom was lavish and spacious, glittering with lights, a high-class affair indeed, attended by the who's who of society.

By this time, guests had begun to arrive, entering in small groups with their invitations in hand.

Just as we reached the entrance of the ballroom, Gregory called to say he was on his way.

I hung up with a laugh, and Bella, seeing right through me, teased, "My future son-in-law is done with work?"

"Mom!" I blushed, protesting, "You just said you needed to vet him more."

Bella chuckled softly. "With how pleased you are, what's there to vet? I trust your choice. I believe the man you bring home is one in a million."

"Bella, one in a million? Future son-in-law?" Suddenly, a crisp voice came from behind.

Turning around, I saw Edith, arm in arm with Herbert, and holding Ike's hand, coming from the direction of the elevator. They made a striking pair, hard to believe they were a divorced couple.

arrive with Edith caught Bella by surprise. Before she could speak, Ike rushed towards me,

"There, there."

from my usual simple style, incorporating floral elements and a one-shoulder neckline that bloomed like a flower, adorned with exquisite embroidery.

impeccably dressed in a suit,

Bella, "Sis, I came uninvited, but there are things I need to say to you

to worry about dragging me down anymore. The Taylor family is under my charge now. I

to hold back tears, she mockingly retorted, "Back when you couldn't even change your

into laughter, almost

not embarrassed by the mention of his past, but instead looked earnestly at

Bella and I shifted our gaze back to Herbert,

"What did you

couldn't help but laugh again, "Let's go

Bella hesitated upon seeing Herbert, a figure of authority, and did not dare to interrupt.

explained mine and Bella's

the formidable head of the Taylor family, was overwhelmed with emotion and handed me a black card, "I didn't prepare a welcome

card,

bit old-fashioned... he sure knows how to give a gift. This black card alone could easily cover a luxury villa in Cloud Villas. Seeing Bella nod at me, I

you thanking

include your mother and you. This is nothing.