"Second brother, I miss my parents. I miss my dad, I miss my mom... They gave everything for me, took care of me all their lives, and even before leaving, they couldn’t let me go... In this life, they truly loved me selflessly."

Daisy Grant was held in Dawn Sutherland’s arms, leaning closely against him, silently shedding tears.

Dawn Sutherland held Daisy Grant, his voice low, "From now on, you have me, you’ll never be alone. Daisy, with Uncle and Aunt Grant gone, I’m your family in this world."

Daisy bit her lip and replied softly, "Second brother, I actually know we won’t last until the end, I know one day we’ll grow apart."

She also knew that this day would come soon.

Because the one second brother loves, Candy, is here, and Aidan Sutherland and Elsa know those truths. If she doesn’t give up the company’s shares, and doesn’t renounce the engagement with second brother, Aidan will soon push her into an abyss.

And when the truth is revealed, second brother might hate her for a lifetime.

Daisy’s body trembled slightly, Dawn’s arms around her stiffened for a moment, sensing her emotions, and gently released her.

As he looked, her red-rimmed eyes struck deep into his own, like a needle, causing Dawn’s heart to ache.

"Dawn, if Daisy ever cries, could you hold her, give her a warm embrace, don’t let her be sad on her own." That night, Aunt Grant Sophie’s words echoed in Dawn’s ears. Dawn pressed his lips together, looking at Daisy, reaching out, his long fingers pulled her into his embrace.

"Don’t be sad, there will always be a second brother for you in this world, you won’t be lonely. You are my closest family, the one I will never abandon in my life, like we are connected by blood."

Dawn’s voice was low and steady, as Daisy was held in his arms, thoughts of Aidan’s recent threats and the email she’d sent rushed back, she suddenly hugged Dawn tightly, raised her head, and pressed her soft lips to his thin ones.

Dawn was momentarily staggered, quickly lowered his head to look at her, his eyes bright like stars twinkling in the night sky, his heart uncontrollably began to race.

Her warm breath sprinkled on his face, her lips exceptionally soft and sweet, the fresh scent on her body crossed his nose, and the usually calm and composed Dawn felt his body temperature spike uncontrollably, as if about to ignite explosively.

Their bodies embraced, faces so close, Dawn inhaled the faint fragrance from Daisy, his heart pounding violently.

If one day, someone you’ve loved for over a decade kissed you willingly, how would you feel?

Dawn felt like the entire world before him was blooming with happiness, dazzling and brilliant, so mesmerizing he didn’t dare blink, fearing it was all just a mirage.

Their lips tightly pressed together, Dawn involuntarily shuddered as he saw her eyes misty with tears, her gaze vividly red and irresistibly endearing, prompting him to hold the back of her head tenderly, deepening the heart-stirring kiss...

After they broke from the deep, passionate kiss, they realized they were already lying bare on the bed.

Dawn’s lean body covered Daisy, looking down at her beneath him, his eyes filled with deep affection.

"I want you, want you for a lifetime." Dawn’s voice carried a rough huskiness with held-back desire.

Although he couldn’t wait to have her, he still sought her consent first, simply because she was the girl he deeply loved and cherished with all his heart.

Daisy chuckled softly, reached out to wrap her arms around Dawn’s neck, her eyes shimmering enchantingly beyond words...