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.

he mean? Why must this

understood what he meant five

throughout the skies in a dazzling spectacle against the backdrop of

“It's so beautiful!”

seen fireworks in

laughter of delight and appreciation sounded all around them as

array of fireworks

the blinding light

pretty?” Artemis asked, leaning over

Hallsbay in years,” she choked. “Who

knew who lit them, but she wanted

he loves,” he said tenderly. “He wants to tell her that

smiled. “The city has banned fireworks. Though

“Perhaps he holds absolute power in this city and is not afraid of doing as he pleases. He would

declared passionately, “Happy birthday, Bay. This fireworks show is a token of my love for you, and you

Bailey was rendered speechless.

I do, Mom? If Artemis falls for Bailey, does that mean I no longer stand a chance?” she asked

as 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 loves through

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 means. Snowflake. Anonymous. These names have ascertained that Bailey is

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

head in her mother's arms. “I have

the Chivers residence, Edmund was gazing at the

that the skies

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