Chapter 334: Lily, Will You Come With Me?

Chapter 334: Lily, Will You Come With Me?

His voice wasn't loud, but it was enough for Lily to hear.

Benjamin's words instantly made both Bruce's and Lily's expressions turn ugly.

Lily pressed her lips tightly together, desperately suppressing her emotions, and said in a low voice: "Benjamin, did you come here today just to wreck my wedding?"

"Do you want me to be condemned, to never have peace for the rest of my life?"

In all of Benjamin's years, he had never lost control like this, so recklessly.
He couldn't control himself.

The thought that Lily and Bruce were getting married today, announcing to the world.

That she would be Bruce's wife.

He couldn't just stand by and watch.

"Lily, the world is so big, we can find a place where nobody knows us."

"Take Uriah and Celestia with us, the four of us can live happily together."

"What does it matter what other people think?"

"Lily, you love me, and I love you deeply too. I really can't live without you, will you come with me?"

He didn't want it anymore.

He didn't want any of it.

He only wanted Lily, only wanted to give her and Celestia a home.

He could leave everything else behind.

"Benjamin, I will live happily. But not with yoy, with Bruce."

"Have you lost your mind? Today is Bruce and my wedding. You came here not to bless me, but in the name of loving me, you want to embarrass me and embarrass Bruce!"

"Lily!"

Worried about being seen by others, Benjamin tried hard to control himself from grabbing Lily.

His voice dropped even lower, but became clearer and more aggressive, "Do you really want to spend your whole life with a man you don't love?"

"Once the wedding happens, there's no turning back, do you understand?"

Seeing that Lily still wouldn't give in.

Benjamin stepped forward, closing the distance even more, almost staring Lily down.

"Lily, do you love Bruce? As long as you can look me in the eye and say you love him, I'll leave immediately, let you two be together, disappear from your sight forever, and never bother you again!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Bruce's gaze also fell on her face.

Lily gripped Bruce's hand tightly, looked at Benjamin, and said seriously: "Benjamin, I don't need to prove anything to you. I just want to tell you, if you dare to cause trouble at my wedding today, ruin my happiness, and make Bruce and me lose face, I will hate you forever!"

Going with him would ruin her happiness!

Benjamin had always been certain that Lily loved him.

He never expected that Lily's happiness had nothing to do with him.

How could she possibly be happy marrying a man she didn't love!

But Lily didn't stop crushing him, continuing coldly: "Benjamin, in this life, unless Bruce doesn't want me anymore, I will never do anything to wrong him, and I will never leave him."

As soon as she finished speaking, Sloane, who had been waiting for them to enter, came to find them, "Bruce, Lily..."

Hearing Sloane's voice, Lily's expression changed slightly.
She gave Benjamin a warning look, then took Bruce's arm and walked firmly inside.

From Bruce's family accepting her.

To plan this wedding from scratch.

Although the wedding hadn't happened yet, everyone knew that Lily was the wife Bruce was about to marry.

She couldn't let the Howard family, who had been so genuinely good to her, lose face. Colt cared so much about appearances.
Lily and Bruce appeared in everyone's sight.

The wedding proceeded.

From start to finish, she never saw Benjamin in the crowd again.

At the final moment.

When Bruce lifted her veil and kissed her lips, amid thunderous applause, Benjamin, hidden in the most concealed corner, felt his eyes sting.

Watching Celestia in her little flower girl's white princess dress, standing beside Bruce and Lily, happily clapping her little hands.

This scene made his eyes hurt more and more, and grow redder and redder.

Hot liquid poured from his eyes.

...

In a flash, it was Wednesday.

Both James and Mia had cleared their afternoon schedules.

Early in the morning, James made breakfast and went to knock on the door next door.

Pax was very excited and had gotten up early.

In a good mood, he ate more breakfast than usual.

After breakfast, the three of them left together.

"Take my car. I'll pick you up at eleven-thirty, and after lunch we'll go straight to the competition venue."

"Okay."

Mia didn't refuse.

Pax had been going to the office with her these past few days.

He wasn't well yet, and Mia wasn't comfortable leaving him home alone.

Pax really liked being with Mia.

When Mia was working or in meetings, he would sit obediently in the space she'd set up for him in her office, playing with his toy gun by himself.

At noon, James left the office on time to pick them up from Mia's company.

After lunch, the car drove smoothly to the competition venue.

James took Pax inside to change clothes, and soon the two of them came out in camouflage uniforms, becoming the most eye-catching presence in the whole place.

Standing together, they were really handsome.

Facing James who was waiting for compliments, Mia ignored him and turned her gaze to Pax, whose eyes were full of anticipation, "Very handsome. Baby, good luck."

She kissed Pax, cheering him on.

Then helped wipe his little face.

James leaned over, not daring to ask for a kiss in front of Pax, but also wanting her to help him.

Mia pushed him away "disdainfully"!

After fooling around for a bit, as the competition was about to start, James took Pax's hand to go prepare, while Mia went to the viewing area.

During the competition, James led Pax and dominated the entire field.

In the end, they won the championship without question.

When James carried Pax out, the little one's face was flushed and his eyes were especially bright.

He was thinking about how, during the competition, James had raised his gun so coolly each time, pulling the trigger seemingly casually, yet never missing a shot!

Hugging James's neck and looking at him, his eyes couldn't hide his admiration.

He was really amazing!

And this amazing person was his dad!

Not far away, a car parked in a hidden spot, watching them. Dennis sat in the car, looking at the harmonious and warm family of three in the distance.

James was holding Pax, with Mia standing beside them, using a wet wipe to help Pax wipe the sweat from his little face.

And Pax was looking at James with complete admiration.

This scene made Dennis feel a bit jealous, but more than that, he felt relieved and at ease.

Seeing Pax truly open his heart to accept James, he could leave with peace of mind.

The butler sitting in the passenger seat had his face almost pressed against the car window.

Looking at Pax, his eyes were full of reluctance.

Once they left, who knew when they'd see Pax again.

"Mr. Gonzalez, we've checked the area, there are no suspicious people around. Do you want to get out and see Pax?"

Dennis clearly wanted to see Pax very much.

He did too.

Dennis didn't respond, his gaze still fixed on the distance.

Making every second count, he wanted to look at Pax as much as possible.

...

At the shooting range.

Other children who had participated in the competition gathered around, praising: "Your dad is so amazing."

Pax listened and almost without hesitation nodded heavily, "Yes!"

He was confirming what the other children said!

Admitting that James was amazing!

That's what he thought too!

James's heart warmed.

Pax's acknowledgment was precious beyond measure.

"Pax..."

Just as he was about to express his overwhelming fatherly love, Pax realized he had spoken his thoughts out loud.

Pax didn't know how to face this for a moment.

He slid down from James directly and hugged Mia's leg, burying his little face against her belly.

"Give him a little more time."

Mia mouthed the words to James.

"Okay."

James nodded gently.

Although he couldn't wait for Pax to accept him and acknowledge him.

He hadn't expected that in just a few days, he would gain Pax's recognition and hear him call him dad.

The time would be long, and he was mentally prepared for that.

He raised his hand to soothingly pat Pax's little head.

Pax buried his face even deeper.

"Pax, want to go take a bath with daddy?"

Mia crouched down halfway.

They were both covered in sweat and could easily catch cold.

Pax nodded, and when James reached his hand toward him, Pax let go of Mia and placed his little hand in his big one.

Big hand holding little hand.

Mia stood in place, watching the two of them walk inside.

After a few steps, they both turned back and waved at Mia, signaling her to wait in the car.

Mia's smile deepened, and she turned toward the car as they suggested.

Seeing this, the two continued walking forward.

Mia stood by the car, and only after their figures disappeared from view did she turn around.

Just as she was about to get in the car, a familiar face appeared in her sight.

It was one of Dennis's people.

"Ms. Wilson, Mr. Gonzalez wants to see you."

"Where is he?"

Mia didn't hesitate for a second and closed the car door.

"Please follow me."

The man led Mia to Dennis's car.

The car door opened from inside, and Mia bent down and got in.

"Are you okay?"

Dennis had been injured because of Black Hawk, and had also chosen to push Pax away to protect him.

Mia was very grateful for his love for Pax.

"I'm fine."

Dennis's voice was as cool as ever.

The flight path for the private jet had been approved and time was running short.

He took out an intricately designed communication device from the side and said concisely: "Give me your watch."

Mia and Dennis hadn't known each other long.

But because of Pax, she had a natural trust in Dennis.

She took off her wristwatch and handed it over.

Dennis took it and skillfully disassembled it, placed the communication device inside, and reassembled it.

When he handed it back to Mia, his fingertips accidentally touched hers.

His long fingers moved slightly.

They lingered for just a few seconds before quickly withdrawing.

His large hand hung at his side, slowly clenching into a fist.

Wanting to preserve that bit of warmth a little longer.

"This is a communication device. I've left people in Imperial City to protect Pax and..."

You.

Those words, Dennis ultimately couldn't say out loud.

He was about to face a tough battle.

Whether he would live or die, he wasn't sure.

In the end, he had no right.

In life's journey, the connections between people are mysterious.

Some people you meet, and after going in circles, it's still them in the end.

Like Chenxi and James.

Some people you meet, but can only accompany each other for a short part of the road.

Like Mia and him.

"After I leave, if you need anything, just press the contact button and they'll come to your rescue immediately."

This was Dennis's precaution.

He wanted to do his utmost to protect Pax and the only woman who had moved his heart all these years.

"Thank you."

Mia didn't stand on ceremony and accepted it.

This was Dennis's fatherly love for Pax.

Dennis swallowed back the words "didn't I tell you not to be polite with me," replacing them with a simple, "Goodbye."

From beginning to end, apart from Pax, he never mentioned anything about him and her.

That goodbye, on the surface, was ending the conversation, signaling that Mia could get out of the car and leave.

But in reality, Dennis hoped there would be a chance to meet again.

Mia only understood the hint to get out of the car.

But she didn't get out immediately. Instead, she asked, "Pax went to take a bath, he'll be out soon. Won't you see him? He misses you so much!"

"Next time."

Dennis's voice was flat.

Mia wanted to say more, but Dennis had already pressed the button to open the car door for her.

"Ms. Wilson, please."

The man who had led her over stood respectfully outside the car.

Mia had no choice but to get out.

Just as she got out, Dennis said, "Don't tell Pax I was here."

After speaking, he closed the car door directly.

He floored the gas pedal, and the car quickly drove away.

The moment the car left, a small figure appeared in his view.

Dennis took one deep look, then withdrew his gaze.

If he couldn't make it back alive, seeing each other less might help Pax forget his feelings for him sooner.

He could accept James earlier, and they could truly be a happy family of three.

The car sped all the way to the airport.

Dennis, sitting in the back seat, took out his phone again.

He clicked on Pax's avatar.

His long finger scrolled.

There were many read but unanswered messages, all from Pax.

He shared his daily life with him every day.

And he would read them several times each day.

But never replied to a single one.

He looked at them the whole way, until the car stopped at the airport.

Dennis deleted all the messages, destroyed the SIM card, handed it to his subordinate, and destroyed the phone.

He got out of the car and boarded the private jet.

Flying to Novaria.

According to the latest information, Black Hawk was in Novaria.

...

"Mia, what are you looking at?"

James and Pax came out after their bath and saw Mia spacing out.

Mia withdrew her gaze and looked down at Pax.

Although Pax hadn't explicitly expressed that he accepted James.

After the gift-giving and the shooting competition, Pax was clearly closer to James.

Mia was happy to see this happen.

That evening, James cooked again.

To celebrate winning the championship.

The family of three went to the supermarket.

"Pax, want to try?"

Ahead, a child was sitting in a shopping cart being held by his dad. Pax looked at them, and James bent down to ask him.

He nodded lightly, and James picked Pax up and sat him down properly, keeping him from touching the crowd.

"Tell me what you want to buy, and I'll get it for you."

Pax had never been to a supermarket before and found it a bit novel.

One hand gripped the edge of the cart tightly, the other held Mia's hand, and his eyes looked around curiously.

Mia helped Pax pick out some snacks with clean ingredient lists.

James was in charge of picking vegetables.

Clear division of labor. After browsing for over half an hour, Pax was already drowsy.

James picked up Pax with one hand, and he and Mia pushed the cart together to check out.

While waiting in line, James held Pax in his arms, not letting strangers touch him.

Mia stood beside him, and soon it was their turn.

James, holding Pax, couldn't conveniently take things out of the cart, so Mia did it all.

Just as they were scanning the last items, James suddenly tossed a few boxes onto the checkout counter.

When Mia saw what they were, she was speechless.

She glared at James viciously!

She had no idea when he'd grabbed those!

So shameless!

Mia was no longer the person who blushed easily.

They were both adults, and buying necessities wasn't a big deal.

Just as the cashier was about to scan them, she pressed down on them, pushed them aside, and said calmly, "We don't want these boxes!"

Actually, she was just pretending to be calm.

If there was no one around it would be fine, but there was a long line behind them, all eyes watching. She was just barely holding it together.

"We want them!"

James's large hand pushed them back.

Mia gritted her teeth, "James!"

"Better safe than sorry!"

Just in case!

Mia withdrew her hand, too lazy to deal with this shameless bad man.

James was all smiles as he took out his phone to pay.

He picked up the heavy shopping bags, held Pax, and caught up with Mia.

In the car, Mia sat in the back seat, letting Pax lie on her lap.

The shopping bags were placed in the passenger seat, and he casually grabbed a box and tossed it into the storage compartment.

Now that Mia was back by his side, he should stock up in advance at commonly used places.

Mia, whose attention was on her son, didn't notice.

When the family of three got home, James carried Pax to the sofa.

After covering him with a blanket, he bent down and kissed Pax's little face, stood up, and said softly, "I'm going to cook."

Mia was too lazy to acknowledge him and went straight into the study to work.

Before James went to the kitchen with the shopping bags, he casually stuffed a box into the gap in the sofa.

Only then did he head to the kitchen to prepare dinner for the two of them.

While he was preparing dinner in the kitchen, Pax woke up and went to the study to find Mia on his own, keeping her company while she worked.

Until James came to knock on the door to call them for dinner.

After dinner, once Mia had filled her stomach, she didn't acknowledge anyone and directly issued an eviction order, "Pax and I will clean up, you can go home now."

James was about to respond when his phone rang.

He glanced at it, and his expression changed slightly.

Mia noticed and looked at him.

James looked back at her and didn't hide it from her, "It's Carl calling."

Carl calling at this time must mean there was news about Pax's blank two years.

James took his phone to answer the call, and Mia didn't let Pax notice anything unusual.

She looked tenderly at Pax, who was helping her clean up, and praised, "Baby, you're wonderful."

Pax was happy to help Mia share the housework.

As Mia was putting dishes in the dishwasher, he grabbed a disposable wipe and ran to the dining table, climbed onto a chair, and wiped the table.

After wiping, he washed his hands with Mia.

Back in the living room, James had just finished his call and walked in.

In front of Pax, James didn't let his emotions show, but Mia, who understood him, immediately noticed.

Neither of them showed it, and as in the previous days, they played with Pax for a while until bedtime.

Pax was very self-sufficient. He went into the bathroom to bathe, changed into his pajamas, and went back to his room to sleep.

After making sure Pax was asleep, Mia immediately closed the door and walked out, "Did you find out?"

She knew James had Carl investigate the cause of Pax's illness.

"Yes!"

James responded. Carl had already sent him the investigation results.

He had Carl deploy all their people there and search with full force before finding any clues.

Following the trail, they found the trafficking organization.

He hadn't opened it yet.

But from Carl's tone, he knew it must be very bad.

But this was something he couldn't hide from Mia. For Pax's illness to be cured, they had to find the cause.

"Mia, you need to prepare yourself."

James gently held Mia, giving her advance warning.

Mia's heart skipped a beat, "What do you mean?"

Seeing James's expression, Mia's heart suddenly tightened.

James held Mia with one hand and opened the computer with the other.

But even though they had both mentally prepared themselves in advance.

When it opened, James and Mia instantly felt like they'd fallen into an ice cellar, all the blood in their bodies freezing in an instant.

Their eyes filled with blood as they stared at the scene before them.

In a filthy, messy room, a child just over a year old, wearing ill-fitting patched clothes, was scrambling on the floor with a group of older children for food.

He was the youngest, kicked many times before he finally managed to grab half a dirty steamed bun.

Lying on the ground, his two grimy little hands grabbed it and fed it into his mouth.

He had just taken one bite and hadn't swallowed yet when a large hand suddenly grabbed him by the back of his collar.

His thin, small body was lifted up, a small piece of the bun stuck in his throat, his little face turning red from choking.

A large hand pinched the little one's face, "Didn't get any money at all, and you still dare to eat?"

The man got angry thinking about how this child was like an idiot.

He clearly had the most delicate and beautiful features of all the children in this batch. Children like this, as long as they could act pitiful and miserable, were the easiest to gain sympathy.

Just thinking about it made him angry!

He directly pinched the bun out of his mouth, and with his other hand yanked away the bun the little one was clutching tightly and threw it on the ground.

It was immediately snatched away by other children.

The little one was thrown to the ground.

After throwing the child onto the grass, the man raised his leg and kicked.

"That's for not listening!"

"Do you dare not listen again?"

Another kick landed.

The little one's small body was kicked around on the ground like a rag by the man, rolling over several times until he hit the wall behind him.