Doris wondered if Waylon could be behind Lilyâs disappearance. If it was him, then perhaps the thugs who had targeted her were sent by Lily. It seemed like a plausible theory.
Lily had always coveted Waylon. Now that he had suddenly married Doris, could it have infuriated Lily?
If she was indeed enraged, her only way to vent her anger might be to seek revenge.
Doris shivered at the thought.
That said, she wasnât worried about herself. After all, she had come out of the incident unscathed.
Her concern was for Lily.
Despite Waylonâs refined surface, he could be ruthless when it came to taking action. If Lily fell into his hands, who knew how he would handle her?!
With these worries in mind, Doris picked up her phone and called Waylon.
Waylon was currently at the Imperial Palace. The reconstruction project of the Imperial Palace was nearing completion, and the signboard had already been hung up. It bore the words âAdelmar Healthcare.â
When Waylon saw Dorisâ call, he quickly answered, âDoris?â
âWaylon, have you locked Lily up?â Doris asked directly.
There was a slight pause on the other end before Waylon responded, âDonât bother yourself with it.â
âSo, you really have something to do with it?â
âI said, donât bother yourself with it.â
âBut, Waylon.â Doris grew increasingly anxious. âI donât want you to get into trouble. Kidnapping is illegal! Besides, Iâm fine now. Please release Ms. Thomas. I want our little family to live in peace.â
âDoris,â Waylonâs voice grew stern, âhave you ever considered what might have happened that day if I hadnât arrived in time?â
Doris hesitated, realizing that she might have faced a terrible fate at the hands of the criminal.
âDoris, sometimes being merciful doesnât deter the other party. People like Lily, who dare to commit wrongdoing, need to be taught a lesson to prevent them from harming others in the future.â
âBut, Waylon,â Doris said softly. âIâm worried about you.â
âYou have nothing to worry about. I havenât broken any laws, and the criminal has already confessed to Lilyâs involvement. I just wanted her to experience some hardship before she goes to prison.â
Doris finally came around and nodded. âI understand, Waylon. I trust your judgment.â
âAlright.â Waylon said warmly. âIs your body still in pain?â
Doris blushed slightly and softly replied, âWith your medication yesterday and a dayâs rest. I feel much better today.â
âThatâs good,â Waylon replied. âIâll give you a maximum of three days of rest. I suggest you be on bed rest.â
âWhat? Youâ¦â Dorisâ heart raced. She was so bashful that she couldnât keep her head up anymore despite it being a phone call.
âMy wife is too sweet,â Waylon said in a husky voice. âIâm already being very patient, giving you three days. Any longer, Iâll explode.â
âYou scoundrelâ¦â Doris whispered.
Waylon chuckled and ended the call happily.
âMommy!â
âMommy!â
Suddenly, the sweet voices of their son and daughter echoed from outside the door. The two little ones.
could already walk and even speak simple words. They babbled every day, resembling adorable little angels, bringing immense joy to everyone.
The happiest part of Waylonâs day was coming home after finishing work to spend time with his wife and children.
Adelmar Healthcare would be fully established in a while. By then, he planned to bring Emmeline over to manage the operations while he would return to Adelmar Island with Doris and their twin children to enjoy life to the fullest.
Una and Nessa had already changed their surnames to Adelmar at this point.
Quoting Waylon, he wanted Doris to hurry up and get pregnant again and give him baby Adelmar number three and four. If he could have his way, heâd want ten children.
âTen kids?! What am I, a breeding sow?!â Doris hit him playfully.
Waylon guffawed while spinning her around. With a wife and children, life couldnât get any better.
âComing!â Doris adjusted her loungewear and opened the bedroom door.
Una and Nessa rushed into her arms like two little penguins.
âMommy, I want to play in the garden,â Nessa requested.
âMe too, Mommy,â Una echoed. âTake me and Nessa to the garden.â
âMs. Doris,â Mrs. Flores smiled, âwhile Mr. Adelmar hasnât returned yet, you should go out and enjoy the sun too.â
Doris supported her slightly sore waist, her face blushing. âLetâs take Una and Nessa to the garden then.â
âYay! Play in the garden!â
âThe garden has flowers and fishies too!â
Una and Nessa clapped their chubby hands in excitement.
Doris picked up Nessa, and Mrs. Flores held Una as they all headed downstairs to the garden behind the main house.
Watching the two adorable children playing on the lawn, swinging on the ewing. Doris couldnât help but smile like a flower herself Ring ring me. Her phone in her pocket rang, and when she checked, it was a call from Emmeline Watching the two adorable children playing on the lawn, swinging on the swing, Doris couldnât help but smile like a flower herself.
Ring, ring, ring⦠Her phone in her pocket rang, and when she checked, it was a call from Emmeline.
âDoris,â Emmelineâs sweet voice came, âwhat have you been up to? I havenât seen you in days!â
âIâ¦â Doris blushed. What had she been up to these past few days? Well, mostly busy with Waylon in bed!