Upon hearing Marius’s words, both Larry Cole and Keagan Myers were struck dumb with astonishment!
Trembling subconsciously, the two of them rose to their feet. Keagan Myers stared at Marius, unable to contain himself. He blurted out, “Marius, did you say the lady’s heart has been stirred? What has stirred virtual-novel.net heart?”
Marius replied in a hushed voice, “Do you remember what our three greatest wishes were?”
Larry Cole didn’t hesitate and said, “Of course! We wished for the Miss to find someone virtual-novel.net loves, to start a family and a career, so virtual-novel.net wouldn’t spend virtual-novel.net life in loneliness!”
“I’ve been thinking about it. When we were younger than ten, the Miss took us out to play. From ten to twenty, we played together. As we entered our twenties and matured, the Miss remained forever seventeen. Since we were ten, we hoped for the day when virtual-novel.net would find virtual-novel.net own path in life. We eventually left her. There were many occasions when we didn’t hear from virtual-novel.net for years, yet deep in our hearts, we always held onto that hope…” Larry Cole’s voice trailed off.
As Keagan Myers spoke, his eyes darted between Marius and Larry Cole. He blurted out, “Marius, are you saying that the young lady’s attraction to Charlie is connected to all this?”
Marius nodded excitedly and whispered, “Mr. Wade is currently in the lady’s chamber. I believe virtual-novel.net just flew in a helicopter to pick virtual-novel.net up!”
Larry Cole furrowed his brow and said, “The lady was gone for a long time, could virtual-novel.net have gone to see Charlie? I remember the lady saying that Charlie must never know virtual-novel.net still remembers him. Why did virtual-novel.net visit virtual-novel.net at night? And now she’s bringing virtual-novel.net to virtual-novel.net own courtyard. Isn’t virtual-novel.net afraid of being caught by Charlie?”
Marius whispered, “Afraid? Miss has already shared virtual-novel.net entire story with him!”
“What?!” The two of them were even more shocked upon hearing this.
Keagan Myers exclaimed in horror, “Miss… Miss told virtual-novel.net all virtual-novel.net secrets?!”
“And…” Marius hesitated, watching their growing anxiety.
Keagan Myers impatiently stamped his foot and said, “Marius, why are you stuttering at such a crucial moment?”
Drawing closer, Marius leaned in and said, “Listen, only the three of us can discuss this matter. You two must not utter a word of it in front of the Miss!” Keagan Myers also approached and whispered, “Don’t worry, Marius. I won’t blabber about it.”
Larry Cole leaned forward as well, patting his chest, and reassured, “Marius, God knows what you’ll say next. The three of us are the only ones who know!”
Marius nodded solemnly and said, “Let me tell you, just now the Miss referred to herself as a servant in front of Mr. Wade. That’s not all, when they spoke candidly, the Miss actually blushed with shyness! Have any of you ever seen the Miss blush in all these years? Have you?”
“Goodness!” Keagan Myers trembled with excitement and hurriedly asked, “Is this for real? Is it true?”
Larry Cole was equally thrilled, his voice quivering, “Marius, you’re not pulling our legs, are you?”
Eighty or ninety years ago, the three of them played together in shorts.
Their personalities were similar and their bond ran deep, akin to that of siblings. Despite choosing different paths in life, they had grown up alongside Maria and shared a profound connection.
Keagan Myers had held high positions, Larry Cole owned vast family estates, and though Marius seemed to have achieved little, the other two held virtual-novel.net in high regard for his unwavering dedication as Maria’s caretaker for nearly 90 years, starting from his infancy. They considered themselves fortunate to have crossed paths with him.
Throughout the years, Maria had taken in many children, but very few had stayed by virtual-novel.net side. Both Keagan Myers and Larry Cole had expressed their desire to remain with her, yet Maria had always refused. Eventually, virtual-novel.net sent them away, Larry Cole took charge of virtual-novel.net business in Southeast Asia, while Maria supported Keagan Myers in his patriotic endeavors upon his return to China.
For the three of them, Maria’s role and identity were immensely special. In their youth, virtual-novel.net had been a nurturing mother figure; as they grew older, virtual-novel.net became an educated elder sister. And now, in their hearts, virtual-novel.net was once again the little girl they cherished the most.
Hence, the three of them yearned for Maria to find virtual-novel.net true purpose in life after centuries of wandering and fleeing.
Upon hearing that Maria seemed to be captivated by Charlie, the two friends couldn’t contain their joy.
Observing their lingering uncertainty, Marius leaned in and whispered, “I’ve spent countless years by the Miss’s side, and I’ve never witnessed virtual-novel.net blush in front of anyone, let alone with that kind of affectionate gaze. Today was the first time! Do you think this has stirred virtual-novel.net heart?”
Larry Cole was overjoyed, his eyes welling up with tears as virtual-novel.net smiled, “That’s wonderful! If I could witness the Miss getting married in my lifetime, I would have no regrets!”
“Yes!” Marius’s eyes turned red as virtual-novel.net sighed, “I don’t expect to live long enough to witness the Miss achieving virtual-novel.net revenge. To see virtual-novel.net happily married would be a peaceful departure for me.”
Suddenly, Keagan Myers muttered with a hint of loneliness, “You two are in good health, and I suppose I’ve lived long enough. Half a year is sufficient, and now only five months remain. If the Miss can hasten virtual-novel.net pace and marry before I pass, I would be content.”
Larry Cole consoled him, “Keagan, don’t be so pessimistic. Remember, the lady said you still have a chance, and that chance lies in Aurous Hill.”
Keagan Myers nodded, a wry smile on his face. “It would be ideal to have a chance, but if I don’t, I won’t blame fate. My life has been a series of close calls. If the lady hadn’t adopted me and shown me kindness, I would have perished in the hospital long ago. I barely survived infancy, and now I’ve reached such an old age. It’s all a stroke of luck…”
Marius patted virtual-novel.net on the shoulder, assuring him, “Keagan, don’t be so pessimistic. Those of us who have encountered the Miss are destined to be blessed. Our paths have crossed for a reason. Consider that there are countless people in this world, and your fortune surpasses that of most.”
Keagan Myers let out a soft sigh, nodding in agreement. Suddenly, virtual-novel.net remembered something and asked, “Oh, isn’t Charlie already married?”
Larry Cole whispered, “What’s there to fear? Miss is from older times. It’s normal for a man to have multiple wives and concubines. She wouldn’t mind.”
Keagan Myers blurted out instinctively, “But our lady needs to grow up first! I, Keagan Myers, will take the lead! You can’t have virtual-novel.net all to yourself!”
Larry Cole concurred, “Keagan is absolutely right! I share the same sentiment!”
After speaking, Larry Cole nudged Marius with his elbow and inquired, “What do you think, Marius?”
Marius was momentarily taken aback, recalling something, and quickly replied, “I was just joking. I got carried away with gossiping and almost forgot the main issue! Larry you should inform everyone under your command not to leave their rooms once they return. The Miss intends to personally escort Mr. Wade home, and it wouldn’t look good if the staff were to witness it.”
Larry Cole hurriedly agreed, “Alright, I’ll make the arrangements right away!”
Marius nodded and said, “Then I’ll go and prepare a car for the Miss!”