Chapter 2 Chapter One

Portland, OR now The bride in a beautiful white gauze stopped in front of the aisle with a happy smile, and the sound of the organ music also stopped. All the guests remained silent, only the pastor cleared his throat and was ready to speak. It's time for me to get out.Anna spoke to her assistant at the church door.You keep up the festive schedule, and keep an eye out for that little four-year-old nephew, who might be grabbing her gown again when the bride is coming out.See you at the party. Everything is so perfect, Gakala wiped the corners of her eyes with a tissue and said while looking at the wedding in the church.Those flowers, those candles, everything, the bride is as pure and beautiful as if she came out of a fairy tale.

I don't know what to tell you, Kara, but if you're moved to tears every time, you're not going to be a wedding consultant until long. But she is really beautiful. uh-huh.Anna unbuttoned the purse.The scene of her wedding this time is more grand than last time, probably because a good lawyer helped her get a good divorce condition! Kara rolled her eyes.Anna, your tone is so bitter. Where am I being sour?Yes, Jenny Bai is a beautiful bride and a good client of ours.This is the second time she asked us to help her prepare for her wedding. I believe that in a few years, she will come to ask us to help her with her third wedding.There is no better client than her!

At half past five that night, Anna stepped out of the elevator and walked to her apartment.The thick carpet made her walk soundless, but the door of the next room opened in time. Winston was galloping towards her excitedly, and every time she saw her gray German terrier, half of her exhaustion always disappeared in an instant. She smiled and stroked Winston's head, which hummed happily and licked her hand. Hi!Baby, I'm sorry I'm late home, I'm so tired today. Winston looked at her understandingly. Mrs. Bay poked her head out of the door.Honey, you are finally back.Already Winston was growing restless.How did the wedding go?

everything is normal.The food didn't meet the bride's wishes. The person in charge of taking pictures drank too much champagne and got entangled with the bartender. The little girl who was the flower girl and the bride's four-year-old nephew almost fought over the food. Apparently it was just like any other wedding.Mrs. Bay nodded understandingly. She always liked to hear stories about weddings.I believe you must have tried all the dim sum, right? This is what people pay me to do.Anna bent over and stroked Winston who was spinning around her heels.The bride seemed quite satisfied.Everything about her was as flawless as a computer could have imagined it.

Mrs. Bei pursed her lips disapprovingly.I don't think there is anything good like a computer. When I think of a computer, I think of a piece of ice.A wedding should be full of enthusiasm and warmth. Believe me, Mrs. Belle, behind the wedding there is a lot of hustle and bustle. I hate to say it, honey, but seriously, since you broke off your engagement last year, you've become a bit cynical.It's really sad to see such a young, healthy woman like you become like this.Perhaps, you should think about whether the coursework in the evening university is too heavy. Mrs. Bay You've worked so hard all last year, take a vacation!Find a place where you can relax and renew your interest in work and social life.

I don't have much of a social life, Mrs. Bay, and as far as my work is concerned, the only wedding I've ever had the pleasure of doing was the couple's wedding that my sister's Marriage Center introduced. Your sister is indeed a very good matchmaker, Mrs. Bei showed a dreamy expression.She does have a keen sense for such matters. I didn't mean to contradict you, Mrs. Bey.However, Lily is using a computer to help people match, but it doesn't feel like it.Anna took the keys out of her purse.Does Winston need to go for a walk right away? No, we just slipped back.said Mrs. Bay.

great.Anna went to open the door of her house, and Winston spun excitedly at her feet.Thank you, Mrs. Bay. You're welcome, dear.Mrs. Bei paused, and then said: You should really think about taking a vacation. The wedding season is over, and you can leave for a while. What a coincidence, I'm thinking about this too. Mrs. Bay said seriously: I'm glad to hear you say that.You really seem like a different person since you broke off your engagement. There are quite a few people who have the same opinion as you.Anna opened the door.One of the authorities said that I was also affected by the alibi incident.

What did you say? Nothing. Good night, Mrs. Bay. Good night, dear. Anna waited for Winston to enter the door, then quickly entered the room and closed the door. She switched on the light and said to Winston: "I'll find us something to eat while I change." She went into the bedroom and changed into a suit, put on comfortable casual clothes, put her hair down and combed it neatly, and then tied it behind her head. Then, she went to the kitchen and took out an expensive dog food bone and gave it to Winston.Enjoy it! Winston politely snatched the bone from her hand, and immediately began to feast on it.

Anna opened the refrigerator, got some whipped cream, and walked to her home office. Anna sat down at the desk, and Winston immediately ran to lie down at her feet. Get ready, Winston, Anna reached for the phone.I want to listen to the phone message.Maybe there is some exciting news! There are three ways to leave a message on the phone.The first call was from the florist, informing her that the wedding orchids she ordered for a client were going to cost more than expected. I have told the client long ago that this kind of flower is very expensive. The second call was from her brother Nick, telling her that he had just sent the editor a draft of his latest mystery novel.

I'm taking Carson to Disney World, and then we're going to Phoenix to visit Solly, and we'll be away for about a month.If you want to find me, you should know how to contact me. He should remarry, Anna said to Winston.Amy had been gone for three years, and he and little Carson had been alone long enough. Winston looked at her with wide eyes. I know, I'm a good person for him to talk to. She pressed the last message and almost fell off the chair, it was Merif!She took a deep breath, and accidentally spilled a few drops of water from the cup in her hand, which landed on Winston's head.

Winston stopped chewing on the bones and looked up at her in bewilderment. Sorry, Winston, she took toilet paper and helped Winston wipe off the water stains.I was too surprised for a moment, it was okay. She took a deep breath and drank some water to calm down.She hadn't heard from him for eight years, but his voice was still clearly engraved in her mind.Hearing his voice still made her nervous. I'm Merif She remembered their last conversation: I wish your five-year plan success, and I hope your wishes will come true. Your message to your lawyer has been received.My answer is: I don't agree.Looks like we'll have a good discussion, but I don't want to talk through a lawyer, I'll be waiting for you at Eclipse Bay. disagree?She immediately returned to reality and immediately pressed the replay button. The answer is that I do not agree that I will wait for you in Lunar Eclipse Bay. She heard right, his answer was very clear. We're in trouble, Winston. The next morning, she called her sister. What did you say?He refuses to sell?Lily asked loudly on the phone.That house belongs to our aunt, not his, so he can't refuse to sell it! The sound of computer data printing in Lily's office can be heard on the phone.Lily is very devoted to her matchmaker business, with an office near Anna's. You were there when Isha's will was read, Anna reminded her reluctantly.Isha left the house to me and Reeve.The lawyer said he was free to use his half of the house. Um.Perhaps, he thought the money was too little. We haven't discussed the price issue at all.I just called the lawyer and told him I was interested in buying the other half of his property from him.I would have thought he would have offered the price. What do you think he wants that half of the house for?Lily asked suspiciously. who knows?Anna frowned looking at the wedding photos adorning the office wall.I already have plans to use Dream Garden, and I don't want him to ruin my plans. You decided to meet him at Eclipse Bay, didn't you? I don't seem to have any other options.If I want to build a dream garden, I must find a way to get him to give up the other half of the property rights. We haven't heard from him for many years, only that he was married and divorced. Anna remembered her midnight conversation with Reeve: My family is not good at managing marriages, and I probably can't be particularly lucky. Divorce is a tradition in the Mai family.she said lightly. It's unfortunate, though, that divorce seems to have become a common family tradition.Lily sighed.I don't understand why so many people refuse to face reality.Marriage is a partnership. It should be treated like a major business. Before making a commitment, it should be carefully considered from various angles. lily There are many scientific research data showing that the success rate of matching based on psychological tendency and personality factors is much higher than that of marriages combined due to emotional factors enough!Lily, I have heard all your professional analysis. Sorry, you know me, sometimes I get a little carried away.She hesitated, and then said: About Merif how is he? Do you think, has he changed? how could I know?Anna grabbed the phone and stood up and walked to the window.I wonder if he has achieved his goal? I didn't know he had a purpose for this person. he has.Anna looked at the river bank scenery outside the window.His great goal is to stay out of jail. Everyone seemed to think he was headed for prison eight years ago. If he's in jail, it's a big deal in Eclipse Bay, Anna clutches the receiver hard.How could we not have heard of it? However, as far as I know, he rarely returned to Eclipse Bay after Sha Kailin passed away.I heard from my parents that he would go back to spend a weekend with his grandfather every few months, who knows what he is doing at other times? I think he's smart enough not to go to jail. Smart people don't necessarily do smart things.We are all in the marriage business, don't we see smart people doing stupid things every day? That's right. Lily listened for a while and asked again: You still don't want to give up your plan to build a dream garden? I'm serious. I suggest you not let Reeve know about your plan to use Zhumengyuan to run a hotel. Why? Lily sighed impatiently.Use your brain.If he knows you want the house very much, he will definitely take the opportunity to raise the price. I will be careful.I'm from the He family, so I'll be very calm. careful.Lily said.I think it's the right time for my parents to go out for a long-term vacation at this time.If they knew that you were going back to Zhumeng Garden to negotiate face-to-face with Merif, they would definitely rush back to Moon Eclipse Bay to stand ready. Speaking of which, I hope you'll help me keep it a secret.I need some time to work this out with Reeve and if family members get involved it will only help. I will keep my mouth shut.Lily sighed.I still don't understand what Aunt Isa is thinking?Ever since Reeve used you as his alibi for Shakaline's murder, she believed you were the Romeo and Juliet of the Homers. Reeve didn't use me, Ana said.I was indeed his alibi. What's the difference? Of course there is!