Chapter 1223 Next Year, You'll Be Mrs. Fields
Daryl said in surprise, "Mom, you haven't even gotten to know Cecilia, why are you making such a hasty decision?"
"Do I need to know her? Isn't she the reporter from Vogue Vista? The one who sent that creepy doll to Skylar, making her so angry that she ended up in the hospital!" Azalea said angrily.
Daryl explained, "Mom, Cecilia was framed in that incident. It's already been cleared up!"
"Framed? Why would anyone go out of their way to frame her? Back then, the editor-in-chief of Vogue Vista, Seraphine, defended Cecilia so much. Now I understand, it's because Cecilia had a close relationship with Seraphine's son. She was protecting her future daughter-in-law. I can't stand women who use underhanded tactics to climb the social ladder. Cecilia first seduced Seraphine's son to secure her job at the magazine, and now she's broken up with him and wants to marry into our family to become Mrs. Fields. She better give up on that idea. As long as I'm alive, I will never let someone like her into the Fields family!" Azalea's anger intensified as she spoke, and she ended with a harsh statement.
Hearing these words, the veins on Daryl's forehead bulged, but since it was his mother, he couldn't lose his temper. He had to suppress his anger and explain, "Mom, who told you all these baseless things? Cecilia is not like that. She is a very kind and pure girl. If you just get to know her, you'll see her good qualities."
Seeing Daryl defending Cecilia, Azalea tried to persuade him earnestly, "Daryl, even though you were born into our family, you haven't met many women. Women who use any means to get ahead are very cunning. You must not be with this woman!"
"Mom, Cecilia is not the kind of woman you think she is, and I love her very much." Daryl frowned deeply.
Seeing Daryl still insisting on his opinion, Azalea's face darkened, and she said firmly, "No matter what you say, I will never let a woman like Cecilia marry into our family. If you want to fool around outside, that's fine!"
Hearing she say this, Daryl immediately said, "Mom, since you put it that way, let me tell you, I love Cecilia deeply. I'm serious about her, and I've decided to marry her."
Hearing that he dared to challenge her authority for a woman, Azalea was furious and said, "Daryl, what has that woman done to you? How dare you talk to me like this? I'm your mother!"
"Mom, why won't you even try to get to know Cecilia before deciding you don't like her?" Daryl was very troubled.
"I already know enough about her and don't want to know more. I'm telling you, you can do whatever you want outside, but the woman who comes into this house must be approved by me!" After saying that, Azalea got up and went to her bedroom.
After Azalea left, Daryl lowered his head and rubbed his face hard, looking dejected.
That night, Daryl leaned against the headboard, a cigarette in his mouth, holding his phone and looking through photos of Cecilia in his album.
At that moment, his phone suddenly rang.
Seeing it was Cecilia's number, he hesitated for a moment before answering the call.
"Daryl, is your father not feeling well?" her anxious voice came from the other end.
Cecilia was worried that Daryl had taken Isaac to the hospital, so she hadn't called earlier. She waited until the evening, thinking he had probably handled everything, before daring to call.
"Oh, it's nothing serious. You don't need to worry," Daryl said hesitantly.
"That's good to hear." Cecilia sighed in relief upon hearing that Isaac was fine.
"I'm sorry for making you worry all afternoon and not even having dinner with you," Daryl said apologetically.
"We have plenty of time in the future. We can eat together anytime. But it's a pity about the steak; it was delicious. You missed out this time!" Cecilia said playfully.
Daryl was silent for a moment before forcing a smile and saying, "Yes, we have plenty of time in the future. Whenever I want to eat, you'll make it for me."
His brows were furrowed.
Isaac and Azalea had been urging Daryl to get married and have children. Daryl thought that after telling them about him and Cecilia, they would agree. But he didn't expect Azalea to be so adamant.
With this, Daryl's plan to marry Cecilia soon was likely to be delayed. Facing her, he suddenly felt very guilty because the promise he made to marry her soon couldn't be fulfilled.
Cecilia blushed and smiled. She thought that their marriage was near.
Although Cecilia hadn't explicitly told Daryl she had accepted his proposal, she had already agreed in her heart. She was already dreaming of being the most beautiful bride.
Even though their love was sweet, they couldn't be together all the time now. She wanted to be his wife, take care of him, and spend the rest of their lives together, raising children and growing old together.
"Why aren't you saying anything?" Daryl asked, frowning after not hearing her speak for a while.
"I'm listening to your breathing," Cecilia said with a smile.
He smiled and said, "I miss you!"
Surprised by such a direct confession, Cecilia was stunned for a moment, then shyly said, "I miss you too."
Daryl felt extremely satisfied.
Closing his eyes for a moment, he then smiled and said, "It's late. Get some rest. You have to prepare for your hosting duties tomorrow."
"Yes, I will succeed this time!" Cecilia said excitedly.
Daryl said gently, "I believe you will succeed and make this year's annual event host a classic in the industry a one-of-a-kind masterpiece."
Cecilia frowned and said, "What do you mean by a one-of-a-kind masterpiece? If I do well this time, they'll probably ask me to host the annual event again next year."
"You won't have the chance," Daryl said domineeringly.
"Why?" Cecilia asked, puzzled.
Daryl then firmly replied, "Next year, you'll be Mrs. Fields and won't have to take on such tiring work!"
Cecilia smiled softly and said, "You seem very confident."
"For you, I'm determined to succeed!" Daryl said with determination in his eyes.
No matter how difficult the road ahead, he was determined to make Cecilia his wife.
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