Jude is a lovable child, darting into Old Mrs. Fairchild’s arms. First, he planted a firm kiss on her cheek, then spoke, "Great-grandmother, Jude also misses you dearly."
After so affection, Old Mrs. Fairchild let go of Jude, her gaze locking onto the couple before her.
Looking at their striking appearance, Old Mrs. Fairchild felt it was quite pleasing to the eye.
"Grandmother," Desmond and Seraphina simultaneously greeted Old Mrs. Fairchild.
Seeing this scene, Old Mrs. Fairchild smiled widely, unable to contain herself, repeatedly saying, "Finally, this day has co! I’m truly so happy."
The absence of news regarding Desmond’s marriage had been a constant worry for Old Mrs. Fairchild. Now he’s settled down, fulfilling one of her regrets.
As soon as she finished speaking, Old Mrs. Fairchild focused her gaze on Seraphina, then softly said, "Co, Seraphina, co to Grandmother. I have sothing to give you."
Seeing Old Mrs. Fairchild’s mysterious deanor, Seraphina felt a bit curious but still stepped forward to her.
Old Mrs. Fairchild took out a brocade box from her bag, opened it, and handed it to Seraphina.
Inside was a pair of Jade Bracelets, of excellent quality, clearly crafted from premium jade.
"Seraphina, these are the heirlooms of the Fairchild Family. Since you’re my granddaughter-in-law, Grandmother will gift you these Jade Bracelets."
"No, Grandmother, such a precious gift, I truly cannot accept."
Upon hearing that these Jade Bracelets were the heirlooms of the Fairchild Family, Seraphina imdiately declined.
She and Desmond were rely in an agreent marriage, united solely to provide Jude with a good environnt to grow up; once Jude grows up, this relationship could very likely end.
If she accepted this family heirloom now, it felt a bit inappropriate.
Upon hearing Seraphina’s unwillingness to accept, Old Mrs. Fairchild’s expression changed instantly, imdiately asking, "Seraphina, why not accept? Surely you don’t disdain Grandmother’s gift?"
"Grandmother, you’ve misunderstood! I really didn’t an that; I just feel the gift is too valuable for to handle!"
Seeing Old Mrs. Fairchild’s attitude change, Seraphina beca tense and hurriedly began to explain.
"Alright, since the gift is from Grandma, you should keep it."
Only when Desmond spoke, urging Seraphina to accept the gift, she reluctantly accepted Old Mrs. Fairchild’s heavy gift.
"Great-grandmother, it’s my birthday today, why did you only prepare a gift for mommy!"
At this mont, Jude suddenly changed the subject, alleviating so of Seraphina’s awkwardness.
Old Mrs. Fairchild saw Jude with his lips pouting, looking dissatisfied, and felt amused. She first pinched his small cheek and then took another brocade box from her bag, handed it to Jude.
"How could great-grandmother forget your gift? You should know, this gift was prepared years ago."
Although Desmond’s marriage had been silent for years, Old Mrs. Fairchild always cared. Not only did she prepare a gift for her great-grandson early on, but it’s also quite valuable.
Jude looked at the brocade box handed over by Old Mrs. Fairchild, his eyes brightened with excitent, and he hurriedly received the gift from great-grandmother, opening the box.
Although the gift Old Mrs. Fairchild prepared for Jude wasn’t a family heirloom, the jewelry was undoubtedly priceless.
Inside the opened box lay a pair of longevity locks, but the most catching feature wasn’t the lock itself, rather the Blue Diamond and Green Gemstones mounted on it.
These are all priceless jewels, embedded in the longevity lock, undoubtedly adding economic value to the lock.
Seraphina looked at the gift, feeling even more guilt. She intended to ask Jude to return the gift, but was stopped by Desmond who spoke first.
"Alright, it’s about ti; the banquet should begin."
Desmond tily interrupted, preventing Seraphina from voicing her thoughts, and she had no choice but to focus on the upcoming banquet.
Desmond invited several dia outlets today to ensure the news spread quickly.
With the host’s introduction, Desmond led Seraphina and Jude onto the stage.
After a magnificent opening, it was Desmond’s turn to speak.
The host handed the microphone to Desmond and then left the stage.
A beam of light shone onto Desmond and his family, everyone’s eyes focused on them, silently eager to hear what Desmond would say next.
Most attendees were influential figures from Bayside City, many having collaborated with Desmond and knowing his personality.
This made them even more curious about what a reserved man who dislikes speaking might say today.
"Firstly, I’m delighted everyone gathered here to support , Desmond Fairchild. Taking this opportunity, I have a few announcents to make."
After speaking, Desmond extended his hand to Jude beside him and said, "Perhaps announcing this news might surprise everyone. But I’ve always been straightforward, unwilling to let unscrupulous dia report nonsense, so on my son’s birthday, I decided to clarify their identities—"
"These two beside are my wife and child. They’re gifts from heaven to . I know recently many tabloids have maliciously sared their identities, so today I want to make it clear that she is my only wife, and Jude is my biological son with a blood relation!"
Desmond’s words drew a buzz throughout the hall, the gaze upon him filled with astonishnt.
Those who conversed with Desmond know he’s a man who’s not prone to speaking publicly or clarifying rumors.
Today, daring to say such things publicly clearly shows how much he cares for them.
In truth, not only were the listeners surprised, Seraphina too was astounded.
While Desmond spoke, she stood silently beside him, gazing at him, listening to every word, and at that mont, Seraphina felt a true sense of belonging.
Previously, Seraphina had endured a failed marriage, with Ethan Lloyd causing her so much harm and distress that she no longer believed in love.
But just now, hearing Desmond speak, Seraphina felt as though her heart, once dead due to Ethan Lloyd, had co back to life.
The entire banquet lasted until the late-night hours, as Old Mrs. Fairchild was elderly. Seraphina instructed servants to arrange for Old Mrs. Fairchild to stay in a guest room, while she stayed with Desmond to do so clean-up.
"By the way, Desmond, I’m returning this to you."
Once the hall had gradually cleared out, leaving only Seraphina and Desmond, she suddenly took out the brocade box given by Old Mrs. Fairchild from her pocket and handed it to Desmond.
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