"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.

caught Bella by surprise. Before she could speak, Ike rushed

"There, there."

for 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

and impeccably dressed in a suit, seemed a bit

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

The Taylor family is under my charge now.

you couldn't even change your diapers without crying for me, and

burst into laughter, almost choking on

past, but instead looked earnestly at Bella, "Are you still

shifted our gaze back to Herbert,

taken aback, "What did you call

confused expression, Edith couldn't help but laugh again, "Let's go to the lounge to talk. It's

who wished to network with Bella hesitated upon seeing Herbert, a figure of authority, and did not dare to interrupt. We

mine and

black card, "I didn't prepare a welcome gift for

the card, I

a gift. This black card alone could easily cover a luxury villa in Cloud Villas. Seeing Bella nod at me, I smiled,

you thanking

was always meant to include your mother and you. This is nothing.

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