The Wiggins were so overwhelmed with emotion that tears streamed down their faces, and they held each other, unable to say a word.
Their hatred toward Night Owl was beyond words.
But now, they knew they ought to be grateful to her.
Dulcie was the last to come, her gaze complicated as she looked at Night Owl. After a long moment, she struggled to speak, โIโฆโ
Night Owl didnโt wait for her to finish. She simply said, โIโm going to check on Dawson,โ and walked past Dulcie, no one stopping her this time.
Landon said, โDulcie, you should go to the hospital and get ready for the surgery. Aaron, please help take care of her.โ
โOkay,โ Dulcie replied softly, clutching her phone tightly.
On her phone was the health checkup report sheโd just gotten.
On this heartbreaking day, it hit her like a bolt of lightning.
Landon placed the flowers, wine, and other offerings in front of Dawsonโs tombstone, then stepped aside.
Night Owl sat quietly by the tombstone.
No words could describe how she felt.
It wasnโt until the sun was about to set and Landon urged her to leave that she finally let out a soft sigh, โDawson, Iโm getting married. You can rest in peace.โ
It was not just a goodbye, but also a way to reassure him.
Landon thought to himself, โDawson, what do you think of this scheme? Do you like it?โ
Then he texted Aiden: โNight Owl is going to donate a kidney to Dulcieโฆโ
That same day, Dulcie received confirmation of her surgery date.
Dulcieโs parents were worried that Night Owl might suddenly back out and refuse to donate her kidney to Dulcie.
So they spent the night carrying the marriage license, family register, and Dawsonโs death certificate, all to help Night Owl process the paperwork to be officially listed as widowed.
They were also afraid Aiden would show up and try to stop Night Owl from donating her kidney, so the Wiggins ended up moving into the guesthouse themselves, just to keep an eye on Night Owl around the clock.
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Night Owl felt a dull ache in her chest.
She was determined to donate her kidney to save Dulcieโs life, even if Aiden tried to stop her.
But Aiden was a madman. Sure, he might act like a scaredy-cat around her, but that didnโt mean he wouldnโt go ballistic on the Wiggin family.
After thinking it through, Night Owl took the initiative to warn Landon, โDonโt tell him yetโฆโ
โDo you mean Aiden?โ Landon asked.
โYeah,โ Night Owl said.
Landon smiled.
โOh, by the way, Brian stopped by to see me. Did Aaron mention it to you?โ Night Owl asked.
โYeah,โ Landon replied.
โHe doesnโt really seem like a bad guy, but you should still keep your guard upโฆโ Night Owl reminded him.
Night Owl actually fell asleep mid-sentence as she was talking.
Her nerves had been stretched to the limit during her time in Srodonville, especially that day.
When Landon stepped out of her room, he caught the Wiggin couple listening in by the door.
Things got super awkward in a flash.
โUh, weโฆ we were justโฆโ the Wiggins stammered.
โBefore Dawson passed away, he asked me to take care of her and make sure she stayed alive,โ Landon said softly.
The Wiggins looked at each other, shame written all over their faces.
Over the years, they hadnโt done a single thing to honor their sonโs last wishes. Instead, every time they saw Night Owl, they took out all their anger and resentment on her.
They knew Night Owl would show up on the anniversary of Dawsonโs death, so theyโd stake out his grave just to stop her from getting close. In short, theyโd done everything they could to make her life miserableโshort of actually killing her.
โSheโs not going to change her mind, so you donโt have to worry,โ Landon reassured them.
The Wiggins fell silent.
Theyโd done so much they regretted, it was hard for them to trust anyoneโs good intentions anymore. Only after the kidney donation was over would they finally be able to breathe easy.
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Just as dawn was breaking, Amelia was still asleep, Kimsey curled up beside her, when her phone started ringing, dragging her out of sleep.
When she saw it was Aiden calling, her first instinct was to hang up.
โAmy, someoneโs looking for you,โ Gloria knocked and called out from outside her door.
Another warning? Is it something serious?โ She hurried to get ready.
When she opened the door, Aiden was standing there, looking like heโd been through hell and back, worry written all over his face. Amelia was startled. โWhatโs wrong?โ she asked.
โI need your advice on somethingโฆโ Aiden said.
โJust say it!โ Amelia snapped.
โNight Owlโs about to donate her kidney to Dulcie. Do you think I should stop her?โ Aidenโs eyes were practically red from worry.
Amelia frowned, โWhoโs Dulcie?โ
โDawsonโs sister,โ Aiden answered quickly.
โOh, I seeโฆโ Amelia muttered, a little unsure.
โNight Owl isnโt in great shape herselfโhow could she donate a kidney? But Dulcie is Dawsonโs sister. Night Owl had always felt she owed Dawson and his family. Itโd be hard to stop her,โ she thought.
โAiden, what do you think?โ Amelia asked, her tone serious.
โOf course I donโt want her to go through with it! Her health is already so fragile, and it took ages just to get her back on her feetโฆ I still dream of starting a family with her,โ Aiden mumbled, his voice growing quieter and his face turning awkward.
Afraid Amelia would snap at him, he quickly added, โItโs not that I care she canโt let go of Dawson. Iโm honestly just worried about her well-being.โ
โYeah, I understand,โ Amelia said softly, trying to reassure him.
She got up, warmed some milk for Aiden, and asked the servants to hurry up with breakfast.
Aiden had driven all night to get hereโhe looked exhausted, hungry, and anxious.
He wanted to stop Night Owl, but he didnโt have the guts to face her directly. So he turned to Ameliaโafter all, she was basically the only female friend Night Owl had.
Amelia was really conflicted.
If Night Owl went through with the kidney donation, her chances of ever having kids with Aiden would be slim to none.
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But if she stopped her now, it would mean the end of their relationship, right then and there.
If they couldnโt even stay together, having kids wouldnโt even be on the table.
โAmy, can you say something? I seriously have no idea what to do,โ Aiden kept checking the time, looking more anxious by the second.
โLandon said theyโre taking her kidney this afternoon. Itโs a two-hour flight to Srodonville, and Iโm running out of time.
โLet her do what she wants," Amelia sighed. "Dawsonโs death is something sheโll never get over. Giving up a kidney to save his sisterโitโs the only way sheโll ever feel like she can finally be with you without all that guilt hanging over her.โ
โButโฆโ Aiden muttered, his voice trailing off, uncertainty flickering in his eyes.
โIf having kids matters more to you than she does, then maybe you should just head home. Nobodyโs gonna hold it against you,โ Amelia said, her tone unyielding.
โNo!โ Aiden shot back, his voice ringing out. โYeah, I want kids, but thatโs not gonna make me stand in her way."
Amelia felt a wave of relief. โCome on, with all the tech we have now, there are all kinds of ways to have kids if you really want them.โ
โYeah, totally!โ Aiden nodded vigorously, his face lighting up.
โNight Owl actually reached out to you about it? That meansโฆโ
โNo, it wasnโt her,โ Aiden cut in, forcing a bitter smile.
โLandon told me,โ he added.
โUhโฆโ Amelia hesitated, a frown creasing her brow.
She had no clue Landon was actually in Srodonville! She just assumed he was swamped at work and crashing at the office.
โSeriously? They donโt even trust me?โ Looks like both he and Night Owl are seriously on edge about this. And they donโt even trust me.
โSeriously? They donโt even trust me with this?โ Amelia fumed, feeling a wave of irritation.
โLetโs head to Srodonville together after breakfast,โ Amelia said, her tone steady.
โYou?โ Aiden looked both surprised and a little nervous. โAre you really free?โ
โOf course! Iโm just a housewife now,โ Amelia replied, her hand drifting unconsciously to her belly, a trace of melancholy in her eyes.
After everything sheโd been through these past two yearsโeven fighting to get the company back from Walterโ
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-now it was just being managed by the Kingsley family. It felt like she didnโt really have anything of her own anymore.
โReally appreciate it,โ Aiden said, visibly relieved.
He was so caught up in his own happiness that he didnโt notice the complicated look in Ameliaโs eyes, or the uncertainty she was feeling inside.