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.

caught Bella by surprise. Before she could speak, Ike rushed towards me, exclaiming, "Auntie, I've

"There, there."

incorporating floral elements and a one-shoulder neckline that bloomed like a flower, adorned with exquisite embroidery.

impeccably dressed in a

there are things I need

family is under my 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,

retorted, "Back when you couldn't even change your diapers without crying for me, and

almost choking

by the mention of his past, but instead looked earnestly

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

aback, "What did you

laugh again, "Let's go to the lounge

hesitated upon seeing Herbert, a figure

mine and Bella's relationship

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 free to use

the card,

sure knows how to give a gift. This black card alone could easily cover a luxury villa in

you thanking me

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