"What did you say?"
Mike looked at his daughter in astonishment.
"Dad, you know what? Although Caleb didn't tell me, I accidentally saw his medical records. He has cancer and won't be cured. He will die soon. At that time, I will take over the Bullock Group, and we can have a good life together."
Jamie stretched out her hands to hold Mike's, which felt so rough. The smile on her face froze, and then she loosened her grip.
"Mary, anyway, it doesn't belong to you. Even if Caleb dies, won't you feel uneasy? Moreover, what if Caleb finds it one day? Or what if he's suspicious? Don't covet what's not yours, or you might pay for it one day."
Mike grabbed Jamie's shoulder and said, "Listen to me. Stop it before it's too late."
Jamie shrugged Mike's hands away and stepped back. She did not expect her father to be so stubborn and coward.
"I can't! Caleb likes me very much! If he knows that I am a fake, he won't let go of me!"
Jamie turned her head away. "Dad, everything is ready. It's up to you. I have to go."
After Jamie finished speaking, she got into her car.
Mike watched the car move away, having mixed feelings.
In the blink of an eye, the day of Johny and Ceres's wedding came.
This day, it happened to clear up after rainy days.
Since Ceres had no family, the wedding ceremony was directly held in Royal Hotel.
In the break room, everyone was busy except Ceres, the bride, who sat in front of the mirror, surrounded by the crowd.
As the bridesmaid, Alice was wearing a light green dress.
She gave Swedum and Dahlia a flower basket, each with fragrant rose petals inside.
Swedum was wearing a suit while Dahlia a white dress. The two doll-like kids stood together.
"Swedum, Dahlia, later you should stand in front of the bride and bridegroom. You'd better scatter the petals as high as you can, clear?"
"Yes, godmother!"
"Alright!"
It was the first time that Dahlia had attended such a lively ceremony, so she was very excited.
"Alright, I'll put the flower baskets here. Remember to take them then. Since there's still some time to go before the wedding, you can go play now!"
Dahlia applauded.
"I know where to get yummy food. Follow me!" Swedum hurriedly said.
He couldn't wait since Alice had spent a long time training them for it.
Then he pulled Dahlia and ran away.
Alice breathed a sigh of relief and returned to the break room, where fewer people remained. Ceres's make-up was almost done, and Nyla was leaning against the dresser, eating dessert.
"I've trained the two kids. I have to say Mary's daughter is sensible, unlike Mary. Unfortunately, she was abandoned by her mother."
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