Suddenly There Are Three (Bailey and Artemis) novel Chapter 855

Chapter 855 My Future Aunt is Getting Married

Huntley smiled, but his eyes didn't share the mirth.

The corner of his eye caught sight of his immobilized hands and feet. A bitter smile tugged at the corner of his lips.

Back when he was a regular person, he didn't even have the confidence to make her happy.

Now that he had become incapacitated, his confidence was completely gone.

“No, I won't marry you because there's another man in your heart. It's not fair to me.”

The smile on Juliana's face froze, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Biting her lip tightly, she stared at him for a moment before choking out, “That's all in the past now, I've been trying hard to forget him. Huntley, I know you're not a narrow-minded person. I understand that you're trying to discourage me because you see yourself as a burden and don't want to drag me down. “But if you really look within yourself, who exactly has been dragging whom down? If we're truly keeping score, I probably owe you both arms and both legs.”

“Juliana—”

Before Huntley could speak, Juliana quickly interrupted him, “If you are unwilling to marry me, then I will remain unmarried for the rest of my life. You know, I've made up my mind to take the reins of the Hoffman family. Once I assume that position, it's impossible for me to marry a man from another clan. And within our clan, there's no one of the opposite sex I can rely on except you. So, if you don't marry me, I'm destined to live a lonely and miserable life.”

Huntley felt bad for her and tried to persuade her, “The path you've chosen is destined to be a lonely one. You deserve better.” Listen to my advice, let go of all the burdens on your shoulders, and pursue the happiness you desire. Don't trap yourself in this cage for the rest of your life. The reason I've been protecting you is purely to repay the life-saving favor you did for me years ago. Now that I've repaid this debt of gratitude, it's time for us to say goodbye.”

“No.” Juliana suddenly sprang up from the ground. “We will never say goodbye, not in this lifetime, never. Furthermore, I've made up my mind. I will not step out of the Hoffman family for the rest of my life. As for pursuing happiness, it's nothing but a past dream to me now.”

With that, she turned around without a backward glance and left the room.

Watching her stubborn silhouette, Huntley silently sighed.

The girl he knew was lively and cheerful, free-spirited. This cage-like life really wasn't suited for her.

As long as it would make her happy, even if he had to personally deliver her into the arms of the man she loved, he would do it willingly.

He couldn't stand by and watch as she was bound by her self-imposed chains, layer upon layer.

Before she became completely engulfed in the vortex of power, he needed to find a way to contact Zeke, asking him to take her away.

Juliana, a woman should bloom with joy in the arms of the man she loves. For this, I am willing to be the eternal sinner of the Hoffman family.

A private jet landed at the research base at dusk.

Upon hearing the news, Caridee rushed over. Seeing the man disembarking from the aircraft, she ran toward him in tears.

“Simon...”

The moment Simon stepped off the plane, he was enthusiastically embraced by his younger sister, causing him to stagger back several steps until he was leaning against the railing behind him.

“Hey little rascal, weren't you seriously injured? How come you still have so much strength? Trying to give your brother a heart attack, huh?” Simon teased.

Caridee sobbed uncontrollably in his arms.

“Simon, I miss you so much. I miss Dad and Mom, I miss Artemis and Rhonda.”

Simon reached out and patted her back, raising an eyebrow as he said, “We're all doing well. There's no need for you to worry about us. Artemis called me. He said he'll be back in Moranta in a few days. See, there's nothing to worry about, so stop crying.”

Caridee hastily wiped her tears away, pulled herself out of his embrace, and looked up at him.

“Simon, I heard from Mom that you're in Moranta to attend a friend's wedding. Whose wedding is it?”

Upon hearing this, the smile on Simon's face gradually faded away.

After a moment of silence, he said lightly, “She was your future second sister-in-law. Well, not anymore.”

What?

Caridee was momentarily taken aback, staring at him blankly, “What the heck? What's this about my future second sister-in-law?”

She knew that Simon had a girlfriend.

“But...”

Simon shrugged nonchalantly, his face relaxed as he said, “My ex-girlfriend is getting married. I'm just here to have a celebratory drink. Alright, I've been on a plane for dozens of hours. I'm tired and need to rest. If there's anything important, let's talk about it after I've had a good sleep.”

Caridee stood still, staring blankly at his retreating figure, a flicker of conflicted emotion flashing in her eyes.

She knew that her brother was extremely upset.

It must be because of that girl.

He loved that girl, so he could only suffer in silence.

No, they were still a couple just a few months ago. How did they suddenly break up? And my future sister-in-law is even preparing to get married. What kind of plot twist is this?

“Simon, wait for me. Can you tell me what exactly happened?”

Meanwhile, inside the study of the mansion, Astrid was kneeling on the ground, humbly massaging Shaun's leg.

Shaun held a wine glass in one hand and stroked his chin with the other, looking at the woman on the floor with half a smile.

Even though she wasn't the real Caridee, seeing a face that looked exactly like hers was enough to satisfy his vanity.

“It's been three days, have you figured out how to lure Caridee out yet? If you still can't come up with a plan, I don't see the need to keep you around any longer.”

Astrid lowered her head slightly, a trace of malice flickering in her eyes.

“I just received news that Mr. Simon has arrived in Moranta. His purpose for coming is to attend the wedding of his ex-girlfriend and Prince Fabian. Given Caridee's personality, she will definitely attend the wedding banquet with her brother. This is a great opportunity. When the time comes, I will switch her out. You can have her without lifting a finger, and I can get what I want, successfully getting close to Veikko from the Saviors, and I can finally be with him using Caridee's identity...”

Shaun squeezed her chin, squinting at her as he asked coldly, “Are you so sure that Caridee will attend the wedding banquet? What if she's not there? Then all your talk is just daydreaming. I really can't stand people who are all talk and no action. You'd better not push your luck.”

Astrid laughed and said, “If the bride was just a regular friend of Mr. Simon, she might not have bothered to attend, but the bride is Mr. Simon's ex-girlfriend. Given Caridee's self-righteous character, she will definitely attend.”

“Fine.” Shaun let go of her. “I will arrange everything for you. You'd better pray everything goes smoothly, or else... I'll make your life a living hell.”

A hint of cold laughter flashed in Astrid's eyes.

She had long experienced the taste of a life worse than death, and now she couldn't wait to share it with everyone who had brought her to this point.

Inside the presidential suite on the top floor of a five-star hotel in Pandera, Zayron casually held his computer, continuously clicking his tongue, attracting his parents' attention, who were comfortably seated on the sofa.

“Zayron, what on earth are you up to now?”

He rushed over with his computer as his face beamed with excitement. “I've got some great news to share. My second aunt is getting married!”

Bailey glared at him coldly. “Don't beat around the bush.”

The boy rolled his eyes and casually said, “Simon's girlfriend is getting married. The thing is, the groom isn't him.”