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.

Before she could speak, Ike rushed towards me, exclaiming, "Auntie,

"There, there."

today, chosen by Bella, departed from my usual simple style, incorporating floral elements and a one-shoulder neckline that bloomed like a flower, adorned with exquisite embroidery. It was too delicate to hug Ike, but he obediently held my hand, standing quietly by my

in a

seemed nervous addressing Bella, "Sis, I came uninvited, but there

charge now. I can take care of you!" Touched by his declaration, knowing this man was my uncle and the woman beside me was my mother, their familial bond

hold back tears, she mockingly retorted, "Back when you

burst into laughter, almost

slightly, not embarrassed by the mention of his past, but instead looked earnestly at Bella, "Are you still

back to Herbert, I

was taken aback, "What did you

but laugh again, "Let's go

upon seeing Herbert, a figure of

and Bella's

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

the card, I

This black card alone could easily cover a luxury villa in Cloud

are you thanking me

family was always meant to include your mother and you. This is nothing. From now on, the Taylor family will