Chapter 918: Chapter 609: Art Exhibition [03] I Give You a Happy Family and a Lifetime of Happiness [15 Updates]

"Do you want to participate in a couples reality show?"

"Huh?" Nora Scott was taken aback. She didn’t mind but asked, "What about our hidden relationship?"

She just wanted to tell everyone: she had a great partner, nothing worth hiding.

She didn’t resist couples reality shows.

However, Pedro Langley was afraid that revealing him would affect the judgment of netizens and cause voting issues in "Twelve", preventing Nora’s real strength from being proven. So, this dog-man was willing to be "Schrödinger’s boyfriend."

"The official announcement isn’t until April or May next year. As long as there’s no leak, there’s no impact on ’Twelve’," Pedro explained.

"Fine." Nora agreed readily, "Why did you suddenly want to join the reality show?"

Pedro replied, "There’s a show that’s just right. A friend of mine is producing it. There’s less interest and rules involved, so we can just go have fun."

When a friend congratulated him today, they casually mentioned this program and asked if he’d join, saying "Schrödinger’s boyfriend" should become "Schrödinger’s husband," and that it would be stifling otherwise. Plus, the timing wouldn’t conflict.

Pedro thought it could work, so he came to ask Nora’s opinion.

Didn’t expect Nora to agree immediately.

"Alright." Nora nodded, without asking more, "You decide."

Anyway, the entertainment industry’s CEO certainly knows better than this little-known person in the industry.

*

Flora Loughton had Nora stay home for two days, as there were fewer classes lately and she had no other activities, giving her time to hang out with Nora.

Nora agreed.

Yet, Nora didn’t expect that after escaping her senior sister’s clutches in Yangel, she’d fall into Flora’s trap upon returning.

That morning, Flora brought over a bowl of dark Chinese medicinal soup, claiming it was prescribed by a famous doctor and good for health.

Nora regretted not developing networks in Western medicine or Chinese medicine, leaving her without anyone to vent to.

She signaled to Pedro, but he ignored her.

Ultimately, unable to refuse, she drank Flora’s hand-brewed medicine in one gulp. When she saw Flora’s pleased smile, Nora realized belatedly—she would now face a century-old dilemma: the mother-in-law relationship.

Her phone vibrated, and Nora glanced at it, sighing, "I’ll take a call."

"Alright."

Holding the empty bowl, Flora nodded with a smile.

The call was from Boss Alex. Nora didn’t take it in the living room. She threw on a coat and went to the balcony, raising her eyes to see the cloudy sky.

She vaguely heard Pedro mention it would snow today.

The first snow of this winter.

"Congratulations, best wishes for your marriage." Boss Alex’s voice was still warm and pleasant, slowly speaking with a light smile.

Nora leaned against the railing, resting her free hand on it, "Hmm."

"How does it feel to be a wife?" Boss Alex asked.

After hesitating a bit, Nora replied, "I’m not used to it yet."

"We’re all not quite used to it."

"Huh?"

"No one expected you to get married, especially so quickly," Boss Alex spoke honestly, pausing before adding with a laugh in his voice, "Like having a daughter you raised stolen away."

"..."

Nora was momentarily speechless.

If she hadn’t met Pedro again, she wouldn’t have imagined getting married one day.

Boss Alex paused briefly, "Let’s talk business."

"Speak."

"Alexander Vaughn’s base in Yangel has been completely eradicated," Boss Alex said, "He has no place to hide in Yangel anymore. Biel Hall issued a nationwide wanted order, and if he can’t be found, he should be in Northwest, Western Region, or Plateau. However, I lean more towards the Northwest."

"Hmm." Nora’s eyes were frosted over, "The Northwest is his second base."

"But the Northwest is your turf. He can’t hide there for long."

"Let’s see who makes the first move."

"Give him some pressure," Boss Alex chuckled, "let him feel surrounded."

"Bring in Robert Durant?"

"The enemy of your enemy is your friend. He suffered quite a loss this time."

Nora not only uprooted Alexander Vaughn’s lair but also severely impacted the Scott family and Robert Durant. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

The Scott family was powerless to pursue Alexander Vaughn, even if they knew Ethan Scott associated unwisely. But Robert Durant was different; not only could he target Alexander Vaughn, but if they did collaborate before, Robert’s current heavy losses would surely make him confront Alexander Vaughn.

They just needed to spread the word that "Alexander Vaughn was the mastermind behind it all."

"Alright, you handle it," Nora said. "If there’s still no news, I’ll personally go to Anchel after the New Year."

"Okay."

Boss Alex agreed.

It’s not like the past when Nora treated Anchel as home; now she would only go there when necessary.

How times have changed.

It does make people somewhat nostalgic for those youthful days.

Boss Alex rarely makes a call and wanted to chat with her a bit more, but then another voice came from the other end of the line—

"Running outside wearing so little, Professor Loughton asked me to bring you a hand warmer."

It was likely Pedro Langley’s voice.

Nora Scott replied, "We’ve already finished talking."

Therefore, Nora quickly said, "I’ll hang up first, we can get in touch if there’s anything."

"...Okay."

At this point, even joking feels like crossing a line.

The two hung up the phone.

Nora didn’t take the hand warmer; instead she put her hands in Pedro Langley’s pockets to keep warm and lowered her voice in threat, "Alright, why didn’t you see me giving you signals earlier?"

"I can’t handle such century-old puzzles either," Pedro responded with utmost honesty.

"So?"

Nora squinted her eyes.

Pedro said, "I’m holding a neutral stance."

Fine.

After getting the certificate, she was no longer the person closest to his heart; now she had to balance with others, each occupying half.

After she pinched his waist, Pedro laughed and put his hand in his pocket to hold hers. "The doctor says your current condition makes it difficult to get pregnant. Although you’re not prepared, I told Professor Loughton that there’s no rush for children, but she worries about your health, so she’s going to adjust your health first."

"..."

Nora blinked.

"Moreover, your body can only be adjusted with herbal medicine," Pedro raised his eyebrows. "Do you want to maintain the persona of a delicate beauty every winter?"

"..." In despair, Nora rested her forehead on his shoulder, "Alright, I’ll drink."

Pedro chuckled softly.

Suddenly, his voice was relaxed, "Look."

"Hmm?"

Nora tilted her head.

A gust of wind blew, bringing something into her eyes, blurring her vision, and it was chilly. She raised her eyelids and saw the snowflakes freely galloping in the courtyard, quickly covering everything with a shallow layer of white.

The big snowflakes, just like that day.

"Last year’s first snow," Nora spoke, her voice slightly hoarse, she paused and buried herself onto his shoulder, whispering, "I spent it with Easton."

Pedro was slightly stunned, his fingers, which were holding her hand, tightened slightly.

That day.

She had just received Lily Turner’s commission, fought with someone, and ended up with two scratches on her forehead. She didn’t know; she bought fruit to visit Antonio Easton, but he noticed and said nothing.

As if nothing had happened.

Before she left, Antonio instructed her, "Go back and apply some ointment, it’s an eyesore."

Confused, she saw the reflection off the hallway window and noticed the scratch marks on her temple. At that moment, it was snowing heavily outside, and the ground was already covered in a layer of snow-white.

Antonio was worried about her.

But in the end, he still respected her choices and never limited her life.

"Pedro," Nora looked up, fingers tugging at Pedro’s sleeve, "He might want to see us get married."

Not just married.

But also have children.

He wants to see her live a safe life with generations of descendants.

"He knows," Pedro’s voice lowered, rich and gentle, "I told him you will have a happy family and a lifetime of happiness."

Nora was momentarily stunned.

She turned her head, smiled lightly, "Will you give me that?"

The snowflakes danced chaotically, Pedro lowered his eyelids, his dark pupils reflecting her face, and he seriously promised, word by word, "Yes, I will."

Nora then smiled through squinted eyes.

*

The young couple chatted intimately on the balcony. The old mother was addicted to shipping them, secretly watching and occasionally snapping photos with her phone.

However, she forgot to turn off the phone’s sound and flash.

The sound of a click, accompanied by the action of taking pictures, caught Nora’s and Pedro Langley’s attention.

When they turned back to look, they found Flora Loughton fiddling with her phone, posing as if searching for the camera during a selfie. She sneakily glanced their way and, upon noticing their gaze, quickly looked away, her face written all over with "guilty," particularly amusing.

Nora and Pedro exchanged a glance, smiled, and pretended not to notice.

After a moment of pretending, Flora gave up, couldn’t help but laugh herself, and waved at them, "Nora, hurry inside, put on another layer, we’re going to enjoy the first snow."

"Alright."

Nora responded with a smile.