Chapter 252

A ride on the Ferris Wheel. Who knew a gimmick used to punish children would work on the omnipotent Mr. Luther? Hah!

Artemis leaned feebly against the tree trunk after throwing up and sappily watched Bailey roar with laughter with her head thrown back. His gaze became so soft it turned misty.

It must've been a long while since she laughed this hard. It is fortunate that I got her to lower her guard and become herself once more around me.

Subsequently, he wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her into his embrace.

Bailey's laughter stopped abruptly, and she began to struggle in his arms.

“Be good and stop moving,” Artemis whispered in her ear. “Snuggle against me, and let me hold you for a bit.”

Bailey noticed he sounded feeble, so she surrendered herself to his strong arms and eased into his embrace.

“What time is it?” Artemis asked softly with a smile.

Bailey rolled her eyes. “Don't you have a watch?”

“I'm worried you'll make a run for it the moment I raise my hand.”

Annoyed, Bailey consulted her own watch. “It's five minutes to eight.”

“Any moment now,” Artemis muttered those words without thinking.

Bailey narrowed her eyes suspiciously.

does he mean? Why must this man speak

what he

skies in a dazzling spectacle against the backdrop of night, instantly

“It's so beautiful!”

in Hallsbay in

appreciation sounded all around them as the city's inhabitants enjoyed the

stared at the array of fireworks ascending one after another before exploding

light

asked, leaning over

and wrenched her nose. “I haven't seen fireworks in Hallsbay in years,” she choked. “Who do you think

knew who lit them, but

her earlobe. “I think some lovesick guy is lighting the fireworks for the girl he loves,” he said tenderly. “He wants to tell her that she is the queen of the world and that every second of her life

head. After a moment's silence, she smiled. “The city has banned fireworks. Though his motives are

“Perhaps he holds absolute power in this city and is

is a token of my love for you, and you must accept it as it's too late to

Bailey was rendered speechless.

the Shurmer residence. “What do I do, Mom? If Artemis

she laughed. “Who was it who swore before me half a month ago to face whatever difficulties that may occur bravely and win over the man she

Now, however, I have to deal with Bailey, who had appeared out of nowhere. Though they are both daughters of the Jefferson family, there's a world of difference between their motives

and Bailey cannot compete with our noble bloodline no matter how capable she is. Do what you need to do. I will support you,” Waverly said placidly as she pushed Zoey

Mom.” Zoey burrowed her head in her mother's arms. “I have nothing to fear with you

the Chivers residence, Edmund was gazing at the specks of

reported to him that the skies surrounding

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