She even deliberately took Kendrick’s arm in front of him. “Uncle, thank you for this gift. My husband and I both like it.”
“…”
“Kendrick and I have missed our marriage once. We will cherish each other this time and will never let people with ulterior motives take advantage of us.”
Felipe understood very well why Niamh said this to him.
He had not actually come to bless them and give them gifts. He also had not expected Kendrick and Old Master Waldburg to go back to Waldburg Manor this way.
He did not, however, expect Kendrick’s bride to be Niamh and that Niamh would go along with the flow to accept the lease to the manor.
Seeing Niamh’s firm and sharp eyes, Felipe did not want to invite a snub anymore.
He did not understand Kendrick’s reaction. Kendrick was obviously hypnotized and could not possibly have any feelings for Niamh, but Kendrick’s eyes when he looked at Niamh were very gentle—even affectionate.
The more he thought about it, the more irritated he got.
That woman Nevaeh had promised him decisively yesterday that this matter was successfully dealt with, but now, it was more like he had been dealt with by Niamh.
Felipe called Nevaeh immediately after leaving the banquet hall, but no one answered.
Niamh and Kendrick proceeded with the wedding ceremony in the presence of their guests.
They exchanged their rings, said ‘I do’ to each other, and at the end, he bowed his head before kissing her lips gently.
After the ceremony, Niamh put on her evening gown and returned to the dressing room. As soon as she entered the dressing room, she heard rustling sounds from the fitting room.
Niamh walked over and opened the curtain. Nevaeh was awake and struggling to break free of the rope that bound her hands and the towel in her mouth.
Taking in Nevaeh’s discomforted state, Niamh felt very happy. “What? Does it hurt? Is it uncomfortable? Think about what you did to me. I’m just fighting tooth for tooth.”
Niamh walked over and took away the towel tucked in Nevaeh’s mouth. “Eveline, let me go!”
“You want me to let go of you? Sure. Then, beg me.”
“You…”
“What? Do you think you’re qualified to negotiate terms with me now?”
Niamh bent over, pinching Nevaeh’s chin in her beautiful hand.
“Nevaeh, let me tell you this. Don’t think I’m still the old and stupid Niamh. Even if you push me into the bottom of the lake, I can swim up by myself now. The hurt and pain you brought me have taught me to grow!
“Remember this. I am now the eldest lady of the Montgomeries and the only Madam Waldburg of Kendrick’s. I’m no longer the fool who will be slaughtered by you!
“My daughter’s blood debt, I will have you pay it back sooner or later. Just wait for it.”
Niamh tucked the towel back into Nevaeh’s mouth.
“Mmm…” Nevaeh’s eyes widened as her feet struggled unwillingly.
However, Niamh ignored her and turned away quickly.
When the dinner was almost over, Niamh and Kendrick returned to the villa first.
Entering the wedding room again as a bride, Niamh felt complicated.
She had married him as Vera Quinn back then, but it was for revenge.
Now, she was sincere and earnestly wanted to give this man his atonement and a chance to love her well.
After taking a shower, Niamh sat by the bed and sent a message to Jackson. After a while, Kendrick had also taken a shower and came out.
He casually put on a loose bathrobe. Seeing that Niamh was not paying attention to him, he sat next to her. The clear joints of his fingers were pressed directly to the screen of her phone. “Why are you still sending messages to other boys? Just look at me.”
Niamh raised her eyes when she heard the words and saw Kendrick’s handsome face nearing hers with seriousness. His thin lips kissed her tentatively.
This move surprised Niamh. She raised her eyes to look at him and the fair face that was close at hand as well as the clear eyes that were without impurities. His face suddenly gave Niamh a strong sense of youth.
“Can you continue?” he asked suddenly.
Niamh’s heartstrings trembled as if she was bewitched by these eyes. She took the initiative to kiss his thin lips…
Niamh never thought there would be a day when she would take the initiative to kiss this man.
However, the feeling was beyond control.
The same was true for Kendrick.
Although there was a voice in his mind telling him that he did not know nor love this woman, his body instinctively wanted to be close to her. He even wanted to possess everything of hers.
The lights in the room went out and there was only the hazy cold moonlight.
The snow was falling outside the window and the icy sky was shifting, but Niamh and Kendrick’s hearts were fiery and hot.
It was just that his gentle treatment at this moment had reminded her of his savage behavior.
In those years, he had never cherished her this much.
Kendrick was kissing Niamh when he suddenly tasted the salty tears at the corner of her eyes.
“What’s the matter?” His low, soft voice slipped into her ears like a cool night.
Niamh opened her eyes and caught the man’s deep and tender eyes in the dark.
“Kendrick, you must recover quickly.”
Kendrick was stunned. He lowered his eyebrows and gently kissed Niamh’s forehead. “I will.”
He promised and tightened his arms that held her.
Niamh was close to him in his arms and no longer had the intention to resist.
Being in his embrace at this moment made her feel very safe.
Kendrick had the urge to continue what they had been doing before with Niamh, but seeing the person nestled sleepily in his arms, he could only restrain his initial impulse and just hold her as she sunk into sleep…
On the other side, Felipe had gone to the villa in a hostile manner and ordered his men to find Nevaeh who he lost contact with.
He could not stand what happened at the wedding reception earlier.
Cathy stood at the entrance of the study and hesitated when she saw Felipe who was surrounded by cold air.
She subconsciously touched her lower abdomen, thinking of the time when Felipe had pushed her, causing her to hit her belly on the corner of the table before she lost her child.
He was angry right now. If she went in, would she be seeking her own death again?
However, she could not bear to see him so unhappy.
After thinking for a bit, Cathy decided to go in.
Felipe seemed to have noticed her then.
He raised his eyes to look at her. His cold, black eyes fell on Cathy’s face breathtakingly.
“Felipe, did something happen?” Cathy asked cautiously.
She really did not know what was going on. His plans had been going well recently, but somehow, he was now so angry after having returned from his trip.
“Come here.” His low, magnetic voice seemed to have some magical power, summoning Cathy closer to him.
“Felipe…”
“When you hypnotized Kendrick that day, did you show mercy?”
Cathy was puzzled for a moment. “Of course not. Why do you ask?”
“If you didn’t show mercy, does that mean your hypnotic ability has declined? If you can’t even handle this, what’s the use of keeping you by my side?” Kendrick glanced at her coldly.
Cathy’s heart sank. She hurriedly stepped forward and took his arm. “Don’t drive me away.”
Kendrick lowered his eyes, looking at Cathy’s clasped hands. She quickly let go, her distress intensifying.
She did not even have the right to touch him without his permission.
However, as long as he liked it, he could wantonly play around with her.
This might be the difference between loving and being loved.
To love and be loved were never equal.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.