Zayne was taken aback by Charlie’s unexpected words, leaving him momentarily speechless. He had never anticipated that Charlie would promise to organize a grand wedding for him.


    In truth, the reason Zayne had just pleaded with Charlie was that after Kairi epted his proposal, he hoped Charlie would permit him to hold a modest ceremony and banquet in the vi where he was currently under house arrest. He wanted to avoid feeling indebted to Kairi for a wedding.


    However, Zayne was aware of his circumstances. Charlie had shown considerable kindness by allowing the Elms family to keep him under house arrest. Although his freedom to leave the vi in Jinling was restricted, he still enjoyed many other liberties there, such as using his mobile phone,puter, and essing the inte and television. He couldmunicate with anyone he wished, and Kairi ensured that his needs for food and clothing were well met.


    Given the Banks family’s previous actions—serving as pawns in the Wanlong Pce and evenmitting heinous acts on Yeling Mountain—Zayne felt immense gratitude towards Charlie for the leniency he showed towards him and his family. In this context, he would have been very content with just a small wedding in the vi.


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    In that moment, all of Zayne’s lingering dissatisfaction toward Charlie vanished, leaving only a surge of gratitude. Heposed himself, bowed deeply to Charlie, and with tears in his eyes, expressed, “Mr. Wade, thank you… I truly appreciate it! Thank you for responding to grievances with kindness. I, Zayne, am deeply grateful!”


    Charlie offered a gentle smile, gesturing behind him. “Ms. Kairi should being out soon. You’d better prepare yourself,” he advised.


    At this point, Charlie no longer held any resentment toward Zayne. The fact that Zayne could sincerely propose to Kairi was enough to show that he had changed. Furthermore, Charlie admired Kairi’s unwaveringmitment to her rtionship, and he genuinely wished for her happiness in marriage.


    Additionally, Charlie had made a n. Once the wedding date was set, he intended to inform Xion in advance so she could organize a honeymoon trip for her parents as a wedding gift. He also nned to officially announce that Zayne’s house arrest had been lifted, granting himplete freedom.


    Little did Zayne know, Charlie had even greater surprises in store for him.


    Suddenly, the sound of atch clicking echoed from the bathroom door, causing Zayne to jump and hurry to get ready.


    Inside the bathroom, Kairi was dressed in a beautiful outfit that her daughter Xion had picked out for her. Her arms were bare and radiant, exuding youth and confidence.


    As Xion opened the door and stepped out with her mother Kairi, she spotted her father Zayne standing outside in a sharp suit, arge bouquet of roses at his feet.


    In that moment, Xion did not realize that her father was about to propose to her mother. She assumed he had learned from Charlie that her mother was improving and had prepared the flowers to celebrate.


    Kairi, on her part, was equally surprised to find Zayne waiting at the door.


    Overwhelmed with nerves, Zayne failed to notice the significant changes that had taken ce in Kairi. The instant heid eyes on her, his anxious mind went nk. Remembering the steps Charlie had outlined for him, he felt his heart race and sank to one knee.


    As Zayne knelt, Xion’s eyes widened in astonishment, and she covered her mouth in disbelief.


    Kairi, sensing Zayne’s intentions, felt a wave of panic wash over her. Having spent years in servitude to the Banks family, she felt unworthy of someone like Zayne, especially after being disabled for over two decades. The disparity between her and Zayne felt insurmountable; she dared not harbor any pretensions.


    Yet, seeing Zayne in his neatly tailored suit, kneeling before her, sent her heart racing, leaving her breathless.


    With his head bowed, Zayne fished out a ring box from his suit’s inner pocket. Holding the box in one hand, he opened it with the other, gazing at Kairi—whose beauty seemed untouched by time—and spoke earnestly, “Kairi… It’s truly remarkable how you’ve raised Xion all these years. You…”


    Tears flowed down Kairi’s cheeks, but she instinctively shook her head, softly responding, “It’s not hard… Not at all…”


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    Feeling lost, he stumbled through his words, “Uh… what I mean is… I haven’t fulfilled my role as a father all these years… Letting Xion endure so much suffering and hardship…”