Inside the bathroom.
Ian firmly closed the door. The soundproofing in the house was excellent, ensuring total privacy. He crouched down in front of Lily, turned on the faucet, and pumped some soap into her tiny hands. "Daddy wants to discuss something with you. Tell me what you think."
Lily rubbed her hands together seriously, her big eyes sparkling as she nodded. "Okay, okay!"
Ian smiled warmly and handed her a hand towel. "Lily's birthday is coming up, and the party is going to be so much fun. You're going to be very happy that day. Do you want to make Mama happy too?"
"Yeah! Mama works so hard, I want her to relax and be happy," Lily answered without a second of hesitation.
Ian gently patted her head. "Then... will you do Daddy a huge favor? That day, Daddy wants to officially propose to your mom and give her the beautiful, sincere proposal she deserves."
He and Raelynn had already agreed on getting married.
But it had all been decided in a practical, hurried rush.
He firmly believed that when a woman got married, she shouldn't be deprived of a single ounce of romance or tradition.
Lily's eyes widened to the size of saucers, and she immediately slapped both hands over her mouth. "Will Mama say yes?"
Ian nodded confidently. "She will. Mama has already decided to marry Daddy. We're going to be a real family. So, this proposal is all about giving Mama her ring. Will you keep it a secret for me? When the time comes, you can be the one to bring Daddy the ring. How about that?"
Lily tilted her head, thinking it over for a moment.
Since Mama had already decided she wanted to marry him, this was definitely a good thing. As long as Mama liked it, she was completely on board.
She nodded emphatically. "I'll keep it a secret. Pinky promise."
Ian solemnly hooked his pinky finger with hers.
Then he lowered his voice playfully. "Then we officially have a deal."
Lily thought to herself.
Mama really was too exhausted trying to handle everything on her own. She didn't want her mom to go through life without anyone to rely on. She was still too little to really help her mom with the big things, so if there was someone strong who could protect her, she would be very happy.
Arthur was just waking up from his afternoon nap. Her timing couldn't have been better.
"Grandpa, do you want me to wheel you out to get some sun?" Raelynn asked as she walked into the room.
Arthur beamed at her, patting the spot next to him to make her sit. "Is my Sunny taking a break from work today?"
Raelynn nodded. "I suddenly missed you, so I came to visit."
"How old are you now, getting all clingy," Arthur teased, though the warmth in his eyes only deepened.
Seeing him in such high spirits, Raelynn thought for a moment. She pulled out her phone, opened her photo album, and brought up a picture. It was the photo she had specifically snapped of the peace amulet when Dr. Evelyn Hayes had revealed it.
She showed the screen to Arthur. "Grandpa, do you know the history behind this peace amulet? It's an item from our shop."
When Arthur saw the photo, his expression went completely blank for a split second. His eyes were clear, yet he seemed to grow momentarily confused as he dug through his memories.
He finally murmured, "Isn't this the jade pendant you wore from infancy until you were six? You silly child, this belongs to you."

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The readers' comments on the novel: Boss, Your Wife Signed the Divorce Agreement Before the Wedding
I think for as slow as the beginning was, their turning point is just so fast... really hope we actually get to read about R and S and their rekindle.... we did not read 950 pages for their story to be sidelined. Im for this sideline story, but it if it's to separate from the main characters and their story, please make it separate book....
Author please update more chapters...
I really like Zella, she is becoming a good friend to Raelynn. Ian needs to go. The relationship with Chloe is confusing. Some chapters they are cousins, sometimes they're sibling. A little confusing....
Julians role as big brother- I feel comes from a genuine place, but in a relationship thats is just as stained as Raelynns and Sebastians. It hard for me to connect to his big brother role as he too was such a problem before. And while they talked a little bit, the conversation did not give me the believe there was resolution between Raelynn and Julian. For a brute, he should make his feelings clear about the situation to Raelynn and then step back, until there is more foundation for him to stand on....
Knife in my heart. I hurt for Raelynn. She has made it this far, but how much does she have in her, everyone has a breaking point. Some back of me hopes the author is joking to lighten the mood after so many intense chapters, but thats not this kind of story or couple....
My heart cannot take this. This, cannot be how it ends with these too. They need resolution with each other. Raelynn needs to be more humanize with Sebastian. We know she is hurt, but this is the branch. She needs all these answers, if not for them to be together, then for Lily to have both her parents. Stop with the mind games Raelynn!...
Its like the story is just repeating itself...
Timeline is getting lost for me. So many treasured little memories Raelynn has but yet, he was gone for years ? Anyways... still rooting for them! These two need a heart to heart. Lily "forgetting" someone, not possible in this day and age and I hope thats not their storyline....
Sebastian, the man of few words.... needs to find all the words! Needs to fight for her! On note, seven years seems like a long time for this master plan (which I am sure goes back much farther). Rereading this novel, and it seems like everything has played out in a 5-8 month time span. And I feel like all Sebastian's doings/ plan have not been revealed. I hope we get to see the whole picture and have the resolutions we hope. But seven years of mistreatment, I just don't see Raelynn fully coming back. If these was 2-3 years, maybe, and I know it changes some characters around, but it would still work. Rooting for them!...
Literally on edge!...