Passionate Devotion: Master Fudd's Beloved Wife novel Chapter 513

"What did you say?"

Heaton was momentarily startled. He lowered his head and tried to look at the woman in his embrace.

Verian said, "I did not come to London for my studies. I'm just here to visit the Royal Academy of Arts, and while I'm here, I wanted to attend a few fashion shows. After that, I will go back to North City, open my own work studio while taking care of the kids. You won't be going back on your words, right? You promised me that you'd open a studio for me…"

She had yet to finish her words when Heaton pressed his lips on hers.

The kiss was out of the blue, but it was within her expectation.

Verian was slightly out of breath due to their passionate kiss. Even though their lips were apart, their foreheads were still against each other.

Heaton looked at her in a gentle gaze. "Did you just make this decision, or have you decided way before you came to England?"

"I've made my decision before I came here. Even though this is a rare and tempting opportunity, you and our kids are way more important than this. Heaton, you supported my dreams and are even willing to wait at least a year and a half while I'm here. I can make sacrifices for our family too. I hope that we're both equal in our relationship and not just you giving unconditionally to me. My heart will break if you keep doing that."

Heaton took a deep breath. There was a glint of pride in his eyes; he did not expect Verian to have grown so fast to become a mature woman in their marriage and relationship.

She had learned to be considerate and tolerant toward him; she even put herself in his shoes. He was grateful for that.

Heaton was a mature man in his 30s, and he had suffered a great deal in life. In his eyes, Verian was not much different than other fresh graduates. The only thing that differentiated her from them was that she had married him at an early age and had given birth to two kids for him.

His wife was young, and as her husband, he had to experience every adversity before her. Verian was fortunate to be together with a mature, self-possessed man like Heaton. She did not need to think too much and did not have to stumble too many times in life. What she had to do was to walk through life at ease, and he would protect her during times of hardship. Hence, she was willing to accommodate him and give up the opportunity that knocked on her door.

Heaton lowered his head and gently kissed on her nose and lips. He looked at her affectionately. "It's easy to open a working studio. You can open as many studios as you wish. However, before that, we should carry out our wedding first. Old Master looked upset these days."

The moment she heard him say that the old master was upset, she hastily asked, "Then I shall not attend the upcoming fashion shows. Let's go home tomorrow and apologize to dad?"

"He is already angry anyway. We might as well let him be angry for a few more days and then go back home to tell him this good news. He will be more grateful for you."

Verian was at a loss for words.

'Is it appropriate to keep dad in the dark?' Verian wondered.

"Can you clear your work schedule these days and accompany me to watch fashion shows then?"

"Mrs. Fudd, I'm already in London. What do you think? Of course, I'll be at your mercy."

Verian wrapped her arms around his neck; she was happy to have him by her side.

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In the next few days, Heaton accompanied Verian to fashion shows and local museums such as art museums. The two walked around the streets in London leisurely and visited some local diners and restaurants to taste their local delicacies. It was like an advanced honeymoon.

The night before they went back to North City, Little Jelly Bean made a video call to Verian.

The moment the call was connected, Little Jelly Bean bawled as she repeatedly rubbed her eyes in front of the camera. Verian's heart skipped a beat.

She worriedly asked, "Jelly Bean, what's wrong? Did something happen? Why did you cry?"

"Monty, do you and Daddy not want Little Brother and me anymore? When are you coming home?"

Verian promptly explained, "No, how could we possibly leave you two? We're coming home tomorrow, so don't cry, okay?"

The next second, Little Jelly Bean smiled happily at the camera. She sounded excited when she asked, "Monty, are you and Daddy really coming home tomorrow?"