Cecilia Gu simply nodded—some things were better left unsaid here.
The other guests all presented their gifts. As expected, Joe Qi gave an extravagant one—a single black pearl worth over ten million.
After greeting Mr. Yun, Cecilia followed Mrs. Yun to meet the other socialites and ladies, her heart quietly brimming with anticipation.
Cecilia carefully observed the young women who might be suitable for Ethan Yin, quietly considering who would be the best match.
When she found someone promising, she’d signal to Wendy, who would quickly note down the person’s identity and details to investigate later.
Once she’d made the rounds and greeted the important guests, the rest were handled with a polite nod and a few words before moving on.
After greeting everyone, Cecilia changed into a new outfit and style.
Because what came next was the most anticipated moment of the evening.
It was time for the special guests to present their gifts.
Among them were the gifts from Ethan Yin and Miles Gu, Cecilia’s two precious children, and a mysterious present from Charles Yin.
Everyone already knew that the three father and sons would present a special gift on this important occasion, so everyone had been eagerly anticipating it for a long time.
Cecilia was looking forward to it too!
She really wanted to see what gifts her two precious children had prepared for her.
Rona Muir, who knew all the details, stood aside with a radiant smile!
Seeing Rona's bright and barely concealed smile, Cecilia grew even more curious.
The next moment, Ethan Yin and Miles Gu, dressed in matching formal outfits, stood before Cecilia, trying their best to appear grown-up. With a secretive, excited glimmer in their eyes, they announced, "Mom, today we have a very special surprise for you!"
Cecilia nodded, "Alright!"
Ethan and Miles hurried over, their voices bubbling with excitement: "Mom, close your eyes!"
Cecilia obediently closed her eyes. The two kids, not quite convinced, even checked to make sure.
Once they made sure Cecilia’s eyes were really closed, they clapped their hands.
The crowd quickly parted, revealing a pathway.
Several servants carried over a beautiful model of a castle.
Ethan and Miles let go of her hands, standing proudly to the side. "Mom, you can open your eyes now!" they announced.
Cecilia slowly opened her eyes and immediately saw the exquisite, beautiful castle model.
"What is this...?" Cecilia looked at the castle in surprise, puzzled, and turned to the two children.
At that moment, Rona Muir spoke up to explain for the kids: "Ethan and Miles have been saving their own money for a long time and bought a piece of land in N City. They poured over books and drew their own sketches, then gave them to an architect, who created this model. Everything was handed over to a German builder, and the pieces were flown in. It took ten days to assemble the castle on the land. They named it Harbor of Love."
Cecilia’s eyes widened in shock.
Harbor of Love...
Isn’t this...
"This is the miniature and model of the castle—the real house is identical to this." Rona continued, "When I first saw the sketches, I was blown away. So I secretly joined in on the building project. While you were hiking, I was with the children, supervising the German engineers as they assembled everything. Now, all the flowers you bought have been delivered there—when you go back, the castle will be filled with birds and blossoms."
Cecilia covered her mouth, overwhelmed by shock.
She was at a loss for words.
Her children...
They had prepared such an incredible gift for her.
Never mind the value—the love and care behind it was enough to bring Cecilia to tears.
"Mom!" Ethan and Miles stood to the side, gently turning to look at her.
Ethan said, "Mom always wants to protect us, but we want to protect Mom too! Dad told us that Mom often feels insecure, so my brother and I decided to build a house that would make her feel safe. As long as Mom lives there, she’ll never have to be afraid again! We’ll grow up quickly, and when we do, we’ll protect Mom so she’ll never have to fear anyone."
Miles added, "I’ll be leaving for England soon, and I might not be able to stay by Mom’s side for the next ten years. If Mom lives in the house I designed, she’ll always be able to see me. I’ll miss her so much, and I’ll take this model to England. Whenever I see it, I’ll know Mom is living inside, and I’ll be able to see her too."
With a choked sob, Cecilia couldn’t hold back any longer—her tears flowed freely.
"Ethan, Miles." Cecilia opened her arms wide. "My silly boys!"
Ethan and Miles dove into Cecilia’s embrace again, sweet and gentle as ever.
The adults nearby couldn’t help themselves—they turned away and secretly wiped their tears.
The children’s wishes were so pure, so full of innocent imagination.
But this gift made every mother in the room think of her own children.
Honestly, comparing kids just makes you want to cry—and comparing gifts makes you want to throw yours away.
Look at their boys, so young and already thinking about protecting their mom.
Then look at the pampered sons at home—at this age, all they know is how to whine for attention!
"Mom, Miles has another special gift for you," Ethan suddenly stood up straight and said to Cecilia. "Do you want to see it?"
Cecilia, hearing Miles had another present, immediately looked over, curious. "What else did Miles prepare for Mom?"
Miles’ red eyes sparkled with joy. After leaving Cecilia’s arms, he tilted his head and said, "Mom will definitely love this gift!"
All the adults in the room were instantly drawn in again—everyone wanted to see what stunning gift Miles would present next.
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Rona Muir was curious too—she had no idea what Miles had prepared.
So, except for Ethan, everyone present was filled with curiosity.
Miles turned and carefully took a box from a trusted servant, then placed it reverently in Cecilia’s hands.
Cecilia couldn’t help asking, "What is this?"
Miles gave a mysterious smile. "Mom, I’m already the heir of the Field Family."
Cecilia nodded, "I know, but what does that have to do with the gift?"
Miles looked at her seriously. "Mom, as the son of the Earl and heir to the family, I have the right to make certain decisions."
Cecilia nodded again, still not understanding what Miles meant.
Miles said with a bright, earnest smile, "Mom, even though I’m just your adopted son, you’ll always be my mom, right?"
Cecilia grew even more confused. "Of course! Why are you suddenly asking that?"
"Ethan told me there’s a saying in China—‘亲上加亲’, making family ties even closer. I kept pestering Grandpa until he explained it to me, and now I finally get it!" Miles puffed out his chest, full of pride. "So, Mom, you have to hurry and have a baby sister! Then I can marry her, and our family will be even more connected! Grandpa said, if you give a token before the baby is born, it’s a childhood betrothal, and it can’t be changed. So I asked my father in England for a family seal as my token. That way, when you have a baby sister, she’ll be promised to me!"
After saying this, Miles happily opened the box.
European seals are delicate, not like the large, intricate ones in China. Miles’ seal was a small, personal one—carved onto a ring.
The ring was a vivid, flawless emerald—carved from a single stone, its color deep and mesmerizing.
The ring was a deep, vibrant green—carved from a single piece of flawless emerald, stunningly beautiful.
Everyone was stunned by Miles’ words—then the entire room burst into laughter!
Cecilia was publicly urged by her son to have a daughter, and her face turned bright red.
They say kids always speak their minds.
But after hearing Miles’ words, everyone couldn’t just laugh—they were absolutely envious of Cecilia.
The reason Miles wants a childhood betrothal with Cecilia’s future daughter is, simply put, because he’s afraid she won’t want him one day.
This child also craves a sense of security.
No wonder he inherited Cecilia’s surname—they both lack a sense of security.
Cecilia understood Miles’ worries. Though she blamed Earl Field for indulging Miles’ whims, she still cherished the seal and accepted it with a smile: "Alright, Mom promises you—if I really have a daughter, and you two truly love each other, I’ll let you be together."
Miles’ eyes lit up, "Mom, really?"
Cecilia nodded with a smile.
Actually, she also wanted a daughter.
These two little monkeys are such a handful—a daughter would be so much easier!
Years later, when Cecilia thought back to this day, she would regret it so much.
Who says daughters are always well-behaved?
Who said that? Come out here—I promise I won’t hit you!
Miles hugged Cecilia and planted a big kiss. "Mom, I love you!"
"Good boy, I love you too!" Cecilia kissed Miles back, and the women watching were so envious they could hardly contain themselves.
With such an adorable son, every woman there secretly wished for one of her own...
Just as everyone was moved, Moxi Xuan couldn’t help but look around and said, "Hey? At such an important moment, where’s Charles Yin? Where did he go?"
As soon as Moxi Xuan finished speaking, everyone started searching for him.
That’s right—when the two kids came out to present their gifts, Charles Yin was nowhere to be seen.
How could he be missing at such a crucial time?
Just then, a solemn voice sounded from outside the courtyard gate: "On behalf of the Yin Family, I formally propose marriage to the Yun Family."