Ch. 538: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life Chapter 538

Chapter 538

Kevin pursed his lips, about to speak, when Norah stepped forward. "Dad, I know about his fiancée. His biological father arranged the engagement, but he never accepted it."

Jack narrowed his eyes. "Are you sure you're not just covering for him?"

Norah had always stood by Kevin, never asking for a title or demanding a wedding. But now, Kevin had openly declared in front of everyone that he wasn’t an Edwards. That alone proved how much Norah meant to him.

He was willing to be scrutinized and criticized, as long as Norah wasn’t hurt.

This wedding was truly grand—and unforgettable.

Norah smiled. "Dad, we've been through so much together. We have a child. We've remarried. We're one."

And as husband and wife, standing together was only natural.

Kevin's voice was steady. "Father-in-law, don’t worry. I will be twice as good to Norah."

It was a promise.

Hearing those words, Pharaoh's heart ached. This should have been his moment, his title. Kevin should be calling him "father-in-law."

Pharaoh knew that Jack had given Norah a safe and loving upbringing. One day, she would come to fully accept him, her biological father. But at this moment, he couldn’t suppress his emotions.

He swallowed hard, his throat tight with unspoken words. Only after Kevin left with Norah in his arms did Pharaoh dare to approach Jack.

He extended a bank card. "There’s a hundred million in this. Thank you for taking care of Norah all these years."

Jack eyed the card but didn’t take it.

"I adopted Norah because I saw her standing alone among so many children, her eyes wet and full of sorrow. I brought her home because I wanted to, because I saw her as my daughter. Over the years, she has given us so much happiness. I did look into her birth parents, but I couldn’t find anything. If you want to give this money to someone, give it to Norah."

Jack was firm.

Pharaoh had wealth, but money was the only thing he could offer. He had no way to compensate for the years lost.

"You should take it," Pharaoh urged. "Use it for an investment—"

Jack shook his head. "I don’t need it. We both care about Norah, and that makes us family. Give it to her, rebuild your bond. She’ll come to understand your love in time. Norah is a good child, kind at heart."

Pharaoh knew that well. She had once protected strangers in the slave camp, taken in Cooper before knowing he was her son, and even Jace was proof of her kindness.

Jack patted Pharaoh's shoulder. "Since you're in the capital, stay a while. Spend time with Norah and Cooper."

Pharaoh nodded. That was exactly what he wanted—to stay close to them.

The wedding continued as planned, complete with every tradition, including the bridal chamber celebration.

Cody and Esteban livened up the atmosphere, leading everyone in lighthearted games. Kevin had considered canceling this part, but without it, the wedding wouldn’t feel complete.

Throughout the night, Kevin and Norah were the center of attention. The games had them meeting and kissing over and over, making everyone laugh. They shared a ceremonial drink and played until well past midnight. Before dispersing, Esteban smirked at Kevin and teased, "The wedding night is priceless. Don’t waste it."

Finally, only Kevin and Norah remained in the room.

Kevin gently stroked her hair. "I’m really sorry about today. I wanted this to be perfect for you..."

Norah chuckled. "Isn’t it already unforgettable?"

Gugny’s interruption had ensured that no one would ever forget this wedding, nor the love between Kevin and Norah.

Kevin sighed. "It’s different. I wanted people to remember our love, our happiness. Not... this. I just keep thinking—if things had been different, if I hadn’t been hurt back then—"

"There’s no ‘if,’" Norah interrupted softly. "All that matters is that we’re here now."

She reached for him, looping her arms around his neck. "Kevin, I know you’ve held back for a long time. Love is mutual, and right now, I don’t want to deny how I feel. During those five years, I missed you so much. I longed for our son. Being alone was painful. So let’s have more children while we’re still young."

Her words, her touch, her presence—they ignited something deep inside him.

Kevin could no longer hold back.

Meanwhile, on Baimo’s side...

The one-month agreement between him and Freyja was down to just two weeks.

Freyja had recovered significantly, though she still couldn’t engage in strenuous activity. She wanted to stay, and of course, Baimo stayed with her—not just because of their agreement, but also for Pharaoh and Norah.

It had been a long time since he had seen Cooper.

Standing on the terrace, Baimo gazed at the night sky. The stars and moon seemed brighter in Yi than in the capital. Autumn was setting in, and the evening air carried a crisp chill.

He was about to turn back inside when he felt arms wrap around him from behind.

The warmth, the softness, the familiar presence—it was Freyja.

He instinctively reached to pull her hands away, but instead, she tightened her grip.