The reprimand caused the newlyweds to freeze for an instant. Both of them looked at each other with an unknown gaze. Until a few seconds later Keenan extended his right hand to Lily.
"That's it. Don't forget to take it for documentation," said the marriage officer to Keenan's messenger who was holding a camera.
Meanwhile, Lily pressed her forehead against the back of Keenan's hand. Inevitably, the man brought his lips to her ear.
"I'm willing to be a daddy for your child, but don't ever expect me to treat you like a wife." Words that only Lily could hear because they were so close.
Her new husband briefly kissed her forehead. Then, he backed away from Lily.
Her suffering did not end. Instead, it only increased because of her new status. As the wife of a man, she didn't even know at all. Fool. Of course. However, her instincts as a mother overcame her sanity.
The short marriage ceremony was over. Lily looked up when her uncle called out.
"I don't know what to say in the afterlife, Lily. Your late father must be angry that I couldn't make you happy. You took the wrong step, dear," her uncle said with a sad face. "Your new husband seems very cruel. I'm not sure you can be happy. He-"
"Have you spoken?" cut in Keenan who had appeared out of nowhere. "She is now my wife. From now on, she and the child will live with me. Go away!"
"Hey, watch your language!" snapped the uncle. He shook his head slowly as he couldn't help but think that the man married to his niece now was much worse than the first husband.
Keenan smiled wryly. He pulled Lily's arm to force her to step towards the car. "Wipe your tears."
"You're evil. You have no heart. He's my uncle!" snapped Lily who was still rebelling. Unfortunately, Keenan growled. Pressing her arm until she winced in pain.
"Don't argue so much or you'll suffer even more," Keenan snapped. He didn't care about his wife's tears.
"Don't hurt Lily."
Keenan turned to the middle-aged man. "What I do depends on this niece of yours. So stop interfering from now on!"
They were now in the car. Lily was still sobbing as she looked at her uncle who was still standing there staring at her. She nodded slowly and forced a smile. Moving her lips as if to say that she would be fine.
"Where are we going?" asked Lily when the car driven by the driver began to drive away from the marriage office building.
Keenan didn't answer. He was busy talking to someone on a phone call. It wasn't until five minutes later that he turned to Lily.
"What kind does your son like?" Her hand lowered the phone. It showed an online catalog with various cake shapes and colors. "Hurry up and choose!"
"What for?"
Keenan chuckled in annoyance. "You just need to point. Don't act so much!" Lily sighed softly and picked one of the others. "How old is he?"
"Four years old," Lily replied quietly.
After that, there was no more conversation between them. Until half an hour later, the car driven by the driver was parked in the hospital area.
"From now I am a daddy in front of your son. I'm his new daddy," Keenan said before getting out of the car. "I'll go first. You hurry up and change."
Lily nodded silently. She was like a puppet that was easily controlled by Keenan.
"Don't put on a gloomy face if you don't want your son to go crazy," Keenan said as the two were walking towards Farel's treatment room.
Right when the door opened, his son's handsome face was already looking cheerful. "Mom! Dad!"
Keenan smiled slightly and approached the four-year-old boy. One hand now landed on the top of Farel's head. "We're going home now. Are you ready, hmm?"
"Of course," Farel replied quickly. "What do you have in store?"
Lily's tiny mouth opened halfway. She didn't know what to answer because she was still thinking about her recent wedding.
"It's still a secret. So you can't know yet." Keenan answered while looking at Lily who looked confused. "Your mom doesn't know either. This is my business."
"You?" Lily quickly closed her mouth tightly when she saw Keenan's cold gaze. She immediately looked down because she knew she was at fault.
Now Farel was already in the car. While Lily and Keenan were still taking care of the administration of the boy's return.
"You've made a mistake." Keenan gripped his right arm tightly. He didn't care if his actions earlier would hurt his wife.
"Sorry," Lily squeaked as she glanced down at her arm.
"What did you have to call me earlier, hmm?"
Lily replied in a hoarse voice. "Sorry."
"You should be punished."
"Sorry, sir," squeaked Lily in her hoarse voice."This time I forgive." Keenan looked at her sharply. "Listen carefully, Lily. I don't like you calling me in such a high tone. Be obedient if you want me to treat you well." The woman nodded silently. Then she walked side by side with Keenan back to the car. The place where his son was now."Dad, where are we going?" asked Farel when the two were on each side of his left and right."You just wait. We'll get there," Keenan replied with his cold and flat face. That made Farel look down and no longer said anything."Hey, what did daddy say earlier, hmm? He wants to give you a surprise. So don't disturb him yet," Lily whispered as she rubbed the top of her son's head. "Daddy's like that because he's afraid he'll say something, honey.""Oh. Yes," Farel said quietly.
The sound just now made Lily's jaw drop. In an instant, her presence had become the focus of everyone in the living room. Meanwhile, Keenan didn't care at all."Keenan, you're not bragging." The woman in the lackluster dress standing in front of him was inflamed. "She's just a new maid in this house, right? You guys... can't be married. You're just lying!"Keenan rolled his eyes back. He quickly grabbed Lily's body. "What's impossible? She is my wife. We just got married. Are you deaf, heh?""So what do you think I am?" the woman snarled. She smiled wryly as she glanced at Keenan's wife. "This is not funny. You know that we are a good match.""That's just what you think." After that, Keenan pulled his wife's arm and left the woman. The two walked to the main room and were followed by the butle
"Awwh!" The woman winced as her hand was grabbed firmly and jerked violently. She growled and then turned to the perpetrator. "Keenan??""This is my house!" Keenan gave the woman a sharp look and then pulled her quickly out of the room."Keenan, come on. What kind of charade are you doing, heh? I know that you're pressured to get married, but why does it have to be with a one-child widow anyway? Look at me!" The silver-haired woman confidently approached. "I can be your wife."Unfortunately, Keenan laughed discordantly. "Lisna, stop making things up. You'd better go home now.""I'm serious. What am I missing? Oh my. You're probably being patted down by that woman."Keenan snorted softly then said. "I'm not in the mood to argue with you. Go away." Meanwhile, inside his room, Farel was listening to Lily's explanation regarding the incident."It's okay, sweetheart. That a
Farel gasped and then froze in an instant. Meanwhile, Lily quickly restrained Keenan's hand which had been clenched tightly."What are you doing?" asked Keenan in a voice that held a hint of anger. He was about to return to the study. However, the noise from Farel's room ruined his plans.The four-year-old boy looked down as he wrung his fingers. "I-I was just playing with the playhouse.""He was just playing. Please don't scold him," Lily whispered. She shook her head softly with eyes that almost stopped blinking as Keenan began to pick up his pace. Just as he was about to approach Farel, her cold husband stopped and took a sidekick position."Is your bed uncomfortable?" he asked later. "You don't like the picture?" Farel shook his head. "Or the color?" Again the boy shook his head softly. Keenan frowned
"Jum?" Lily who had just come out of the room was startled by the presence of the butler who was already standing behind her. "Who are you looking for?""Uh, he." The middle-aged woman lightly rubbed the back of her neck with an exasperated smile. "Mr. Keenan. Are you awake yet?""Probably. The bed is so neat." Lily replied casually. What she had just said made Jum frown as she turned her mouth upside down. Had the newlyweds not spent the night together last night? That was what was on her mind. Just as she was about to ask further questions, the sound of clattering footsteps made them quickly turn their heads."Sir?""What time is it already, Jum? Why are you late bringing me tea?" Keenan's gaze was intimidating. It made Mbok Jum look down in guilt."I'm sorry, sir. I thought last night you and Ma'am Lily were""What?" cut off Keenan quickly. "Don't talk so much. Just do your job here properly." After that, Lily's new husband quickly turned around and walked away to the nort
Lily closed her eyes while squeezing the cloth in front of her. Not to mention that she was breathing heavily. The beautiful woman's fear seemed unwarranted. Especially since she was now fine. Even her waist was tightly embraced by a burly arm that was still attached to it. "Keenan??" she whimpered with reflexively widened eyes. "Don't be careless next time." Keenan hurriedly stood up straight and unhooked his hands from Lily's body. "Thank you." Her husband had no intention of replying even with a nod of his head. Lily hurriedly closed the door to her room. "Huffh!" Her breath hitched harshly as she recalled the incident just now. If Keenan hadn't quickly restrained her, now it would have been either her hands, feet, or butt that hurt from falling onto the marble floor earlier. Her son was currently getting ready in his room. Meanwhile, Lily was anxiously waiting for Keenan who had been bathing since five minutes ago. "You can use the facili
Lily hissed softly after straightening up. Her steps became shaky because of the fall just now. Unfortunately. The car was getting closer. It had even blocked her way."Why are you running?"The cold, flat voice made him look up quickly. "Keenan?""Why? Who do you think I am, huh? A kidnapper?" said Keenan, who was already holding his nose while looking at him sarcastically."Sorry, I thought it was-""Come in. Don't waste any more of my time," cut Keenan off quickly. The man then immediately stepped into the car. While the driver opened the other door for Lily. Huh. The woman cursed inwardly. She had forgotten that her husband had many luxury vehicles. That's why she didn't recognize the color and license plate of a car that she wasn't familiar with."Today I'm on the afternoon shift. I'll be home by midnight," squeaked Lily, explaining why she was on the streets
Lily's eyebrows knitted together after hearing Keenan's voice just now. Didn't her husband forbid it earlier? Why is it like this? Meanwhile, Farel looked at the couple in turn."You can go, but don't stay overnight," Keenan muttered after finishing his breakfast.Lily nodded faintly even though her heart felt resentful. "Alright. Then we'll leave in a bit. Okay?""Just now. I'll wait in the car." Farel cheered happily. However, Lily let out a long sigh because she couldn't protest anymore. As a result, she quickly returned to the room to get her bag."Daddy is so handsome. Isn't he, Mom?" murmured Farel who was now sitting in the middle of them. Lily and Keenan looked at each other then both quickly broke eye contact. "Mom?""I-yeah," Lily replied briefly."Oh yeah. You're handsome too, rig