I Forgot I Ever Loved You (Zoe and Hayden) novel Chapter 514

Garrett nodded, patiently waiting as the nanny packed little Ian's baby supplies.

Zoe wore light makeup. Garrett had ordered her dress for the Presentation Gala half a month in advance—a loose-fitting traditional Chinese gown made of impossibly soft silk that wouldn't irritate the baby's skin. He had specifically hired a master tailor from Suzhou. The elegant floral patterns on the gown were entirely hand-embroidered, perfectly complementing Zoe's refined temperament.

Her beautiful long hair was pinned up into an elegant twist with a single hairpin. She looked so breathtakingly regal that it was hard to look away.

Little Lily wore a matching miniature gown. The mother and daughter looked like they had stepped out of a watercolor painting, utterly exquisite.

Garrett's Maybach pulled up to Thorne Manor, and the family of three was driven directly to the gala's hotel by the Kendall family's chauffeur.

The swarm of media reporters who had caught wind of the event immediately aimed their cameras at the trio.

Truth be told, Garrett looked incredibly sharp in his tailored suit. Holding Lily's hand and walking shoulder-to-shoulder with Zoe into the hotel, they looked picture-perfect.

To outsiders, they were the portrait of a happy family.

Though the Kendalls claimed Zoe was merely their goddaughter, the fact that this gala was for their 'primary heir' and that little Ian carried the Kendall surname sparked endless whispers. Many suspected little Ian was secretly Garrett and Zoe's biological child. Everyone had a silent understanding to keep their mouths shut, simply offering their blessings and gifts.

Hayden made an equally high-profile entrance. But unlike previous occasions, he was only accompanied by Ethan Montgomery, Quentin Muir, and Ian Varley. Sienna Winters, who had practically been glued to his side at public events for the past few years, was nowhere to be seen.

Hayden wore a crisp, formal tunic suit. The moment Ethan, Quentin, and Ian Varley saw him, all three froze.

"Hayden, this outfit is a bit..." Ethan trailed off. He couldn't call it tacky.

Standing tall and exuding a commanding, righteous aura, Hayden looked exactly like a formidable military commander from a bygone era. The sharp intensity between his brows made people too intimidated to hold his gaze.

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