Damien Vaughn was in a fantastic mood tonight. Not only did he dance, but when everyone goaded him into singing, he actually did.
He chose an English folk song. His perfect pronunciation, deep and magnetic voice, paired with his devastatingly handsome face, made it feel like a private concert. It was absolutely captivating.
Screams of delight erupted from downstairs one after another. The Old Master heard them, and his heart filled with warmth.
He hadn’t seen Damien this lively and cheerful since he was eight years old.
For a while, he had thought the boy had matured too quickly and would never be as carefree as he was in his childhood. He never expected...
Thinking of Cecelia Archer’s simple and serene face, then looking at the adorable and clever Candy before him, he couldn’t help but admire Damien’s taste in people.
’It may have taken a few extra years for me to experience the joys of family, but I’m experiencing them now, aren’t I?’
’The best days are still ahead. I have to live a long, healthy life so I can enjoy more of this family bliss.’
After more than an hour of boisterous fun, Damien Vaughn noticed Cecelia Archer was starting to look tired, so he decided to send the guests home.
"It’s getting late. If we keep this up, I’m afraid we’ll disturb Grandfather’s rest. Thank you all for taking the time to come today. Let’s call it a night. I’ll have people drive you home."
The guests politely took their leave, and a cheerful Damien Vaughn turned to look at Cecelia Archer.
"Go get some rest."
Although it wasn’t the first time she’d been in a room with him, this was his home, after all. Plus, being called "sister-in-law" all evening had left her feeling rather embarrassed.
"Are we... staying in the same room?"
Seeing her ask so awkwardly, Damien Vaughn couldn’t help but smile. "What else? She’s already calling me Daddy. Wouldn’t it seem strange if we stayed in separate rooms?"
Besides, they had already shared a bed twice. ’Is there really any need to be so awkward about it?’
There was.
Cecelia Archer still found it very awkward.
Back in the room, she showered and changed into the pajamas the housekeeper had prepared. The first thing she did was go looking for Candy.
"It’s too late, we’re bothering Grandfather. We should bring her back now."
’How could he let her go get Candy dressed like this?’
Damien Vaughn went to the Old Master’s room.
Candy and her great-grandfather were at the desk cutting paper window decorations, both still wide awake.
"Uncle... Daddy, you’re back!"
The more Damien Vaughn looked at this clever little girl, the more he adored her. He stroked her hair and kissed her forehead.
"Did you have fun with Great-Grandpa?"
"Yes! Great-Grandpa is so much fun. I really, really like him!"
The Old Master was beaming. "Great-Grandpa likes Candy, too. Let’s live together from now on, and Great-Grandpa can play with you every day, okay?"
"Okay~"
Besides her mom and the handsome uncle, no one had ever been so nice and patient with her. Candy was overjoyed; she truly hoped she could live with her great-grandfather every day.
"Alright then, it’s a deal. Pinky swear, no take-backs."
The old man and the little girl solemnly made their pinky swear, and then Candy was carried back to the room by Damien Vaughn.
Seeing her mother, dressed in exquisite pajamas and looking quite comfortable on the soft sofa, made Candy ecstatic.
"Mommy, Uncle’s house is so pretty and comfy. I really love it here. I already promised Great-Grandpa that I’d play with him every day from now on. Can we live here every day?"
Cecelia Archer hesitated. "...It’s too late tonight. Let’s not talk about this right now. Candy, go take a bath and get ready for bed. We can talk about it tomorrow, okay?"
Candy nodded. "Okay. Just one last thing, Mommy. I’m calling Uncle ’Daddy’ now. Does that mean you two are getting married? And are the three of us sleeping together tonight?"
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