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“If you still can’t accept it, think of it this way. There’s one more person in this world who’s willing to protect your daughter with his life. You won’t lose out with one more person.” Cyrus smiled faintly, but his bright eyes carried a compelling strength.
The hostility on Javier’s face dissipated, and he was rendered speechless.
“Let’s go, Lauren.” This time, Cyrus didn’t give Lauren a chance to choose. He decisively took her hand and walked forward confidently.
He took long strides, so Lauren had to hurry to keep up with him.
Lately, whenever she saw Javier, she felt stifled and suffocated. Even if Cyrus didn’t speak up, she would leave with him without any hesitation.
In the blink of an eye, the two figures disappeared from outside the gate.
After a deep sigh, Newton praised, “Mrs. Taylor, you’ve raised your son very well. Compared to you, I feel truly ashamed as a father.”
“Dad! What are you talking about?” Javier was infuriated. These two were teaming up to mock him.
After Mandy left, Javier was scolded again by Newton.
“I know you still have prejudices against Alyssa, but I’m certain of one thing. Everything she does is for the good of this family and the people she cares about!” Newton angrily pointed at Javier. “If you dare speak ill of Alyssa again, you won’t be welcome at Crescent Bay anymore!”
Javier was about to retort when Jeremy and Alyssa walked in, hand in hand.
They must have heard the conversation.
Accustomed to such situations, Alyssa remained composed, but Jeremy’s chilling gaze fixed silently on Javier’s face. It was obvious that he was furious.
Javier gritted his teeth. Realizing it was best to leave, he grunted coldly and left with Rory.
“Grandpa, what happened?” Jeremy hurried over to Newton, his gaze dark. “What’s he up to now?”
“It’s nothing. I’ve scolded him anyway.” Newton waved it off.
Alyssa smiled brightly, unconcerned by these matters.
“Alyssa, Mrs. Taylor and Cyrus visited earlier, and they just left. Cyrus took Lauren out.”
Mentioning Cyrus, Newton couldn’t stop praising him. “Cyrus is really something. I really like him. I feel like taking him as my god-grandson so that he can be Jeremy’s brother.”
“You don’t need to do that, Grandpa. Cyrus and Jeremy already get along well.” Alyssa smiled, realizing instantly where Javier’s resentment came from.
“Grandpa, Cyrus is Lyse’s elder brother. If you take him as a god-grandson since I’m older than him, he’d become my younger brother,” Jeremy chuckled. “I don’t think that’s quite appropriate.”
“You punk. Ever since you’ve been with Alyssa, you’ve become more clever. You’re quite sensible now.” Newton chuckled, teasing him.
Suddenly, he sighed wistfully. “Looking at the backs of those two, I’m reminded of your grandma and all the things we did when we were young.”
“Grandpa, do you… like the idea of Cyrus and Lauren being together?” Alyssa asked tentatively.
“Cyrus’ feelings for Lauren are genuine. I can see that clearly,” Newton said, his gaze deep. “However, when Lauren is with Cyrus, I notice a certain emptiness in her eyes. Alyssa, true love can’t be bought with money. Lauren has grown up. Let her make her own decisions about whom she loves.”
It was the weekend, so the amusement park was naturally bustling with visitors.
On the way, Lauren had been fidgeting with the teddy bear in her hands to ease the awkwardness.
While driving, Cyrus occasionally stole glances at her, being very attentive to her mood.
It wasn’t until they entered the park that Lauren gently broke the silence. “Thank you, Cyrus. And your mom too.”
Cyrus dreaded her thanking him, so he awkwardly scratched his head and pointed to a nearby shop.
“Wanna go in and look around? I see everyone wearing headbands. Let’s buy some too.”
Lauren nodded, and the two walked into the shop side by side.
When they came out, Lauren had a brown teddy bear hair clip on her head, with its two small ears sticking up cutely.
As for Cyrus, he had an alligator headband on, making it look like the alligator was biting his head from afar.
“Cyrus, you look so funny!” Lauren covered her mouth and couldn’t stop laughing. It was a rare moment.
“As long as you’re happy.” Cyrus’ smile gradually stiffened.
Some passing ladies took out their phones to secretly take pictures of him. No one would want to miss out on a hot and funny guy.
Only Cyrus was dying on the inside. He just hoped he wouldn’t run into any colleagues.
Suddenly, his eyes sharpened as he scanned the surroundings.
As a seasoned police officer, his intuition told him that someone was secretly watching them.
“Cyrus, what’s wrong?” Lauren asked with concern when she noticed his expression.
“Nothing. Let’s keep going,” Cyrus replied with a forced smile.
He draped his arm over Lauren’s shoulder without fully touching her as they moved forward with the crowd, all the while discreetly scanning their surroundings like radar.
At that moment, his phone buzzed in his pocket.
Cyrus took it out and looked at the screen, only to see a text message containing just four words. “Don’t panic. It’s me.”
His sharp eyes slightly narrowed, and his tense heart relaxed.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the crowd, Landon stood in a corner. Despite keeping a low profile, his tall and handsome figure still caught the attention of those around him.
Amidst the lively atmosphere filled with joy and laughter, Landon appeared lonely and desolate, like an elderly man in his twilight years.
His gaze followed Cyrus and Lauren closely, never leaving their backs.
The sun was lovely that day. Under the warm and radiant light, Lauren, under Cyrus’ care, had a bright smile. Seeing this, Landon felt as if a flower was blooming in his heart.
Landon gazed intently as Lauren’s figure gradually blurred, fading even the hint of tenderness that lingered at the corner of his eye.
Hearing footsteps, he knew it was Angelina approaching. He suppressed his strong emotions and chuckled self-deprecatingly.
“Lauren always told me she wanted a normal life. I never understood what a normal life was, but I think… I understand now. But it’s too late.”
Angelina felt a pang in her heart and quickly reassured him, “It’s not too late, Mr. Landon. It’s never too late to win back Madam Lauren.”
“I never took her out for a good time¡ªlike Cyrus is doing now.”
Tears glistened in Landon’s reddened eyes, and his voice became hoarse like a whisper. “I thought I was giving her what she wanted, but I never once asked her…”
What she wanted.
Well, he did ask before, but amidst her repeated answers of “I want to be with you”, he gradually forgot to pursue her true desires.
“Mr. Landon, let’s get a bit closer,” Angelina suddenly suggested.
Landon pursed his lips and ultimately shook his head. “She rarely comes out. Seeing me would ruin her mood.”
Angelina’s eyes shimmered. Suddenly struck by an idea, she smiled and said, “If you’re willing to set aside your pride and status, leave the rest to me.”
Cyrus hadn’t been to an amusement park for around four years. The last time he went to one was to apprehend a fugitive.
Fortunately, he had done his homework in advance. He knew which rides were fun and which food was good.
What surprised him was that Lauren, who appeared delicate and gentle, opted specifically for thrilling rides like roller coasters and turbo drops.
After a series of rides, Cyrus felt a bit dizzy, yet she seemed completely unfazed, showing no signs of exhaustion.
The age difference was quite significant. Cyrus had to acknowledge that he was getting older.
“Lauren, aren’t you afraid of all these high-altitude rides?” Cyrus handed her a strawberry-flavored ice cream with a smile.
“Nope. I like standing in high places and the feeling of flying. It makes me feel free¡ªunrestrained.”
Lauren licked her ice cream and revealed a satisfied smile. “It’s so sweet. Thank you, Cyrus.”
