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.

by surprise. Before she could speak, Ike rushed

"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

dressed in a suit,

there are things I need to say to you in

me down anymore. The Taylor family is under my charge now. I can take care

mockingly retorted, "Back when you couldn't even

laughter, almost choking on

his past, but instead looked earnestly at Bella, "Are

gaze back to Herbert, I smiled. "Uncle, mom has never been mad at

was taken aback, "What did you call

but laugh again, "Let's go to the lounge to talk. It's too

with Bella hesitated upon seeing Herbert, a figure of authority, and did not dare to interrupt. We headed straight to the

and

upon understanding, the formidable head of the Taylor family, was overwhelmed with emotion and handed me a black card, "I didn't prepare a welcome gift for you; feel

the card,

could easily cover a luxury villa in Cloud

are you thanking

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