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To Be Yours Again By Taylor Chapter 1331-Gilbert and Marigold

Caleb.

Marigold knew that the name meant loyal, faithful, and whole. It was indeed a good name. novelxo She couldn't help but smile at the name Gilbert picked for their child. He'd probably chosen it hoping that his son would be a pure and noble person in the future.

'Caleb… Caleb…" Marigold looked at the baby in the cot and unknowingly beamed from ear to ear. "From today onwards, you have a name. Your name is Caleb, and your nickname will be…" Marigold repeated the name again and again in her head and finally came up with the nickname Cal.' Your nickname will be Cal," Marigold announced.

The baby smiled.novelxo It was unclear whether it was because Marigold was making him laugh or because he genuinely liked his name. Nonetheless, he seemed to be quite pleased.

On the same day, Jenny and the rest learned of the child's name too.

Jenny called Marigold and asked her, "Did Gilbert choose the name himself?"

'I guess he probably came up with the name himself. Judging from the obvious dark circles under his eyes, he must have spent the whole night thinking about it." A smile formed on Marigold’s lips as she told Jenny her speculation.

Jenny couldn't hold back and burst into laughter over the phone. "It seems like he's not as unbothered as he makes himself to be."

If he didn't care, why the hell would he go through so much trouble to come up with a name?

'By the way, will the child carry your surname or Gilbert's?" Jenny casually asked. She thought that since Marigold asked Gilbert to choose the name, she'd probably already considered this as well.

However, contrary to her expectations, novelxo Marigold hadn't made a decision yet. "I haven't decided on it."

Jenny fell silent. This was something she couldn't advise on.

"What do you honestly think?" Jenny asked bluntly without beating around the bush.

"Of course, I hope my child can have Gilbert's surname." After all, he was Gilbert's child. On top of that, Marigold also felt that if the child had Gilbert's surname, he would be closer to him. In case something happened to her or if she could no longer be around…

Jenny, on the other hand, didn’t have a strong opinion on this. "Just follow your heart, then. The child is yours, so let him have whoever's surname you want. No one else has the right to interfere."

Even if Marigold wanted the child to go by the surname Wagner, Jenny had no problem with it. It was her choice, after all.

However, it was clear to Jenny that Marigold was reluctant to have the child bear her surname. She might have grown up as a Wagner, but she wasn't exactly fond of her birth family. Also, she had her concerns-if her child had her surname, he would be taken back to the Wagner family.

'Okay, I understand." Jenny's words reassured her.

Indeed, Caleb was her child. So, novelxo there was no need for her to worry so much. Having made up her mind, Marigold decided to go and register her child's name and take care of the Social Security registration on that day itself.

Hearing that she intended to get so many things done in one go, Jenny felt a little worried. "Don't you have an appointment at the hospital today?

Come to the hospital first, get yourself examined, and then we can go together."

'No, won't I be troubling you that way? I can manage this myself-"

'It’s no trouble at all," Jenny quickly responded, cutting her off. She really didn't think it was troublesome in any way.

While it was true that she had some unpleasantries with Marigold in the past, that was all in the past. Even when it was back then, novelxo they hadn't reached the stage of becoming sworn enemies yet.

Now, with Marigold and Gilbert making progress in their relationship, Jenny genuinely hoped they could both secure their happiness. That way, Gilbert's future family life would be stabilized, and she need not worry about him going off to Mount Wallington again.

As Jenny persisted, Marigold had no choice but to agree.

After hanging up, Marigold got up and went to the hospital. She was very happy with the current state of affairs, so she'd let go of the past animosity she felt toward Jenny long ago.

Thinking about it now, novëlxo Jenny wasn't to blame for Gilbert liking her. It was not as if she'd wanted it. Marigold thought it was foolish of her back then to cause trouble for Jenny. Fortunately, Jenny didn't hold her accountable for her past actions. novëlx.o Otherwise, she wouldn't know how to face her.

To Be Yours Again By Taylor Chapter 1332-When Marigold arrived at the hospital, Jenny was there to greet her and personally accompany her for her health examination. After reviewing the results and confirming that there were no major issues at the moment, Jenny was visibly relieved.

Marigold saw everything Jenny did for her, n.ovëlx.o and a complicated emotion arose in her heart.

'Thank you." The two of them stood at the entrance of the hospital.

Marigold didn't know what else to say to Jenny besides her gratitude. If Jenny hadn’t persuaded Gilbert to take care of the child and convinced him to let her stay at his villa, Marigold couldn't imagine how she would have ended up.

She would be raising the child alone, n.ovëlx.o carrying her child with her while going to the hospital for her treatments. Although she would have the money that Gilbert gave her and wouldn't live a life that was too miserable or pathetic, it definitely wouldn't compare to her current life.

She felt nothing but gratitude toward Jenny.

’I'm sorry!’ Before Jenny could say anything, Marigold apologized to her in earnest.

Jenny was surprised. 'What are you apologizing for all of a sudden?"

’I just want to say sorry for what happened in the past." Marigold felt ashamed to look into Jenny's eyes. In fact, she'd owed Jenny this apology for far too long.

She didn't even know whether it was too late for her to ask for forgiveness.

Jenny smiled at her sincere words. With that, novëlx.o their past grievances were resolved and gone with the wind. "I forgive you."

She didn't say there was no need to apologize, but rather that she forgave her.

Marigold looked up, met Jenny's gaze, and confirmed she'd been truly forgiven.

At that moment, the heavy boulder that had been pressing on her heart was finally lifted. She could finally see Jenny for who she was and recognize her benevolence.

’Let's go. We still have to register for your baby's Social Security number,"

n.ove.lx.o Jenny said.

After getting into Jenny's car, Marigold said, "His name is Caleb Hawthorn, and his nickname is Cal."

Jenny paused for a moment and then grinned. 'Cal? That's quite nice."

’Yes." Marigold also thought it had a good ring.

With Jenny's help, the Social Security registration for little Caleb was swiftly taken care of. When they arrived at Gilbert's villa, Jenny asked, ’ What about holding a naming ceremony for the baby? Things like these won't cross Gilbert's mind. As his mother, you should make these plans yourself."

’I-I wasn't planning to do anything.' Marigold bit her lip, novelxo feeling somewhat contrite after saying it out loud.

Jenny frowned. 'Why not?"

Marigold didn't say anything, but Jenny quickly realized her concern and felt indignant. "Even though you're not married to Gilbert, what does that have anything to do with the child? You shouldn't hesitate to give him anything he deserves, do you understand?"

’Jenny…"

’The naming ceremony must be held, and it must be grand! Everyone must know that Cal is your child with Gilbert. Even if you're not married, he's still your child and deserves all the love and adoration," Jenny said in a serious tone.

She didn't think not being married was a valid reason for Marigold not to hold the naming ceremony. If they could skip such a meaningful event this time because they weren't married, what about next time? Would they deny what the child deserved again because they were unmarried? If the child was bullied in the future, would they have to cower and be unable to fend for themselves because their parents weren't legally wedded?

Although Horace took care of Jenny when she was young, novelxo some classmates still teased her for not having parents. She was young then and didn't understand things well, but she was particularly sensitive to such matters.

If Horace hadn't comforted her later and explained things to her patiently, novel.xo she might have gone astray.

Therefore, she didn’t want Cal to go through the same thing. She wanted everyone, including Marigold and Gilbert, to acknowledge that he was their child, and regardless of whether his parents were married or not, he would receive all the love and care he deserved.

To Be Yours Again By Taylor Chapter 1333-Gilbert and Marigold (8)

When night fell, Marigold was sitting on the sofa in the living room. She was normally already asleep at this hour, but today, she didn't feel the least bit drowsy. The words Jenny had said to her in the afternoon kept replaying in her head, and she began to reflect on herself. Perhaps she'd been wrong. Was her child destined to be inferior to others just because his parents didn't get married? Jenny had reminded her of an important point.

While being lost in her thoughts, she heard the sound of a car outside.

Gilbert was home. Soon, the living room door was opened, and in came Gilbert.

After turning on the lights, he spotted Marigold sitting on the sofa. Feeling puzzled, he asked, "It's late. Why are you still awake?"

"I have something to discuss with you." Marigold looked at him resolutely- she'd finally made a decision.

Gilbert didn't hurry to sit down and listen attentively. Instead, he leisurely put his bag aside, walked over, and grabbed a glass of water. Only then did he ask, "What is it?"

Marigold gestured for him to come and sit down. Gilbert walked over and took a seat across from her. Immediately, Marigold handed him a Social Security card.

"The child's name has been decided, and the Social Security registration is done."

Gilbert didn't look at it. Instead, he responded with a perfunctory "okay" without much reaction. Marigold couldn't gauge what he was thinking.

Nevertheless, she persisted and shoved the card before him. "Don't you want to take a look?"

She held the card right in front of him, so even if he was genuinely uninterested, he had no choice but to reach out and take it from her. When he saw the name "Caleb Hawthorn," his hand jolted a little involuntarily. Hawthorn…Was the child really taking his surname?

'Why didn't you let him have your surname?" Gilbert handed the Social Security card back to Marigold. Although he appeared unaffected on the surface, his heart was actually beating rapidly.

’I think Hawthorn sounds nicer. Don't you think Caleb Hawthorn sounds much better than Caleb Wagner?" Marigold asked with a smile. Gilbert looked at her and remained silent for a long time. Putting the Social Security card aside, Marigold continued, "Actually, I wanted to talk to you about organizing a naming ceremony for Cal."

’A naming ceremony? Didn't we agree not to hold one?" Gilbert furrowed his brow. He was more inclined toward not having one.

"After thinking about it for some time, I realized that even though we're not married, this has nothing to do with our child. Since such celebrations are commonly held for other children, shouldn't we organize one for him too?" After all, Gilbert was her child's father. Although she'd already decided on having the celebratory ceremony, she felt it was still necessary to inform him. However, regardless of whether he agreed, Marigold would still organize it for their child.

Gilbert kept quiet as he was genuinely pondering Marigold's words. The child was his, too, so of course, he wanted the best for his child and didn't want him to lose out on anything compared to his peers. He believed that his child should be showered with love from the moment he was born.

’Alright. I'll go with your decision," he finally agreed. Just as Marigold had said, if other children had such a ceremony held for them, their child should have one too. Upon hearing his agreement, the corners of Marigold’s lips lifted upward.

‘Okay, then I'll start making arrangements for Cal's naming ceremony. It will be lively and festive for sure!"

"No need. I'll have someone take care of it. You should rest more," Gilbert stated, concerned about Marigold's health. He didn't want her to personally handle the preparations and tire herself out.

Marigold pursed her lips and disagreed with him. "Cal is my son, so it's only natural for me to take care of the arrangements-” ’He won't just have a naming ceremony. There will also be birthday parties and other even more significant events like his graduation, first job, marriage…There will be many other opportunities in his life for us to hold celebrations," he elaborated, suggesting that she shouldn't exhaust herself over just one celebration and end up compromising her health.

To Be Yours Again By Taylor Chapter 1334-'Okay." Marigold nodded in agreement. She knew Gilbert was right. She would have many other chances to personally organize such events for her child in the future. But if she were to succumb to illness, she wouldn't be able to witness their child's growth.

Seeing that she no longer insisted, Gilbert felt relieved and got up. Then, he walked toward the kitchen. "Do you want some pasta?” Marigold was rendered speechless, not quite comprehending his sudden unrelated question.

A little over ten minutes later, Marigold looked at the plate of pasta in front of her, lost in thought.

’Do you skip dinner every day?" She couldn't help but ask. If Gilbert had indeed waited until this late to eat on a daily basis, it was very unhealthy for his body.

Gilbert continued eating his pasta without noticing the flicker of concern in Marigold’s eyes. "I'm way too busy with work at the company.*

If Marigold hadn't said she was hungry the previous night, he wouldn't have eaten dinner at all. As for tonight…Perhaps it was because he was reminded of last night that he proactively asked about dinner.

’You can't neglect your meals just because you're busy. Your body won't hold up if you don't take care of yourself," Marigold nagged, sounding displeased.

"You're not a bachelor anymore; you need to take care of your health.' 'Hmm?” Gilbert paused in action, not quite understanding the meaning behind Marigold's words.

With her ears turned slightly red, Marigold hastily averted her gaze. *What I mean is, now that you're a father, you should consider your child even if you don't care about your own wellbeing.” 'Oh, I see." With that, Gilbert casually brushed off her concern earlier.

Upon hearing his response, Marigold knew he hadn't really taken her words to heart. She felt helpless but also realized she had no right to dictate what he should do. There was a tinge of bitterness in her heart as she thought of that.

Sometimes, having the right to care for a loved one was a privilege.

After chowing down their pasta, they each returned to their rooms. Gilbert took a shower and lay on the bed, constantly thinking of the child's name.

Caleb Hawthorn…

Did this mean that he had actual family from henceforth? Another living family member who shared a blood connection with him and had his last name.

Gilbert couldn't quite describe his feelings at the moment. It was a mix of emotions, but for the most part, he felt glad that he wasn't alone anymore. It was a marvelous feeling.

In the next room, Marigold lay in bed but had difficulty falling asleep. As soon as she returned to her room, she received a phone call from Paul.

"Paul," Marigold greeted as she answered the call.

'How long do you plan to stay at Gilbert's place? What exactly is your relationship with him? Aren't you afraid of people mocking you for living with another man without a proper status?* Paul didn't mince his words. He'd never been fond of Gilbert.

Before this, Gilbert had refused outrightly to take any responsibility for Marigold no matter what. Now, he was willing to let her stay at his villa. Paul genuinely had no idea what Gilbert was thinking, so as a result, he had a very poor impression of him.

Marigold could tell Paul wasn't happy about her situation, but she insisted,' I'm fine here. You don't have to worry."

'Fine? How are you fine? Who are you to him? Has he given you a legitimate status to stay with him?" Paul was furious.

'I'm not concerned about those things," Marigold replied.

Paul was on the verge of bursting an artery at this point. "You're devaluing yourself!"

The Wagner family had become one of the Ten Elites of Bardoff City. As a daughter of the Wagners, Marigold deserved a man way more superior than Gilbert. But what did she do? Not only did she show no intention of distancing herself from Gilbert, but she even chose to live with him without any official status or recognition.

’Paul, I'm just an ordinary person. I'm not part of the high society," Marigold said.

No matter how well the Wagner family developed, it had nothing to do with her.

She'd never revealed that she was connected to the Wagner family to anyone else.

"You're the eldest daughter of the Wagner family-’ The Wagner family has many daughters. Someone would gladly fill that spot in my place, she said with a hint of mockery.

Her father might not be good at many things, but he was extremely good at producing children. As a result, numerous descendants fought for control within the family. If it weren't for Paul's exceptional abilities, who knew what the Wagner family would be like today?

To Be Yours Again By Taylor Chapter 1335-y. "Didn't you desperately want to be the distinguished young lady of an affluent family before? Now, you could no longer care less because of Gilbert. Is that it?"

Before Marigold met Gilbert, what she wanted the most was to gain the recognition of every single one of the Wagners and be acknowledged as the eldest daughter of the Wagner family.

However, things were different now. After Gilbert came into her life, everything she'd feverishly chased after in the past lost its meaning and value. Right now, Paul found this change hard to accept.

’He's not the cause, Paul. I've merely changed my perspective," Marigold said with a bitter smile. She no longer needed affirmation from the Wagners. Before Paul could speak, she continued, "I used to hope for the approval of the other members of the family. I cared so much that I ended up driving myself into a corner. I tried hard to prove myself just like you. But in the end, what did I gain?"

Aftercareful consideration, she realized she hadn't gained anything over the years. Before her father died, he never looked at her with a hint of recognition or fondness. After his death, things weren't much better, as no one else in the family acknowledged her status.

She didn't suffer much at the hands of the other Wagners simply because Paul took control of the family. He was her half-brother and had a pretty good relationship with her. Because of that, the other Wagners refrained from picking on her so as not to cross Paul.

Having been at death's door and being granted a second chance at life, status and title no longer mattered to her-they were superficial and meaningless.

So what if the Wagner family acknowledged her? And so what if she was the young lady of the Wagner family? Would it make her happier?

The answer was no.

Hence, she changed her perspective.

'I don't care about those things anymore, and I hope you can gradually let go, too," she said. She knew that Paul's condition wasn't any better than hers all these years. In fact, he had to shoulder more responsibilities and face more pressure.

Although he seemed to be calling the shots now, Marigold knew he wasn't truly happy. Stephanie's getting married to someone else played a part, but most of his misery stemmed from his inability to live a happy life.

"Gilbert has put you under a spell!" After Paul barked that into the phone, he hung up, not intending to continue their conversation. His mind was in utter chaos.

Marigold put away her phone and didn't think much of it. Since she'd decided to give up her identity as a Wagner, she could care less about the Wagner family and Paul. She just wanted to live her own life now.

The news of Gilbert organizing a naming ceremony for the child quickly spread.

Unsurprisingly, Jenny was delighted. She felt that everything was progressing positively, and Gilbert seemed to have grown accustomed to Marigold and the child's presence in his villa.

At this rate, she should receive good news soon.

The naming ceremony was scheduled for the weekend, exactly one month after the child's birth.

On that day, Gilbert was busy making preparations for the celebration.

Although he delegated some tasks to other people, he wasn't entirely at ease and constantly wanted to ensure everything was prepared to the best of his ability.

’Mr. Hawthorn, should we invite the Wagner family?’ Gilbert's assistant, Greg Moore, asked cautiously. He knew about Marigold's identity and was aware of the Wagner family's current affairs. Therefore, he didn't want to be presumptuous and make decisions without Gilbert's approval.

Gilbert furrowed his brow slightly, thinking about it for a moment. Then, he instructed, "Send an invitation to Paul. As for the rest of the Wagners, I don't see the need to invite them."

Although Marigold was part of the Wagner family, Gilbert could tell she didn't have much affection for the other members. In that case, he couldn't possibly invite them and cause her to feel troubled by their presence.

"Understood." Greg nodded in agreement.

After deciding whom to invite, Gilbert discussed where to hold the naming ceremony with Greg.

To be honest, it was an insignificant matter, and under normal circumstances, Gilbert wouldn't invest so much energy into it. But this time, his approach seemed to be contrary to his normal style of handling things.

Greg couldn't help but think that the child's arrival was actually a good thing for Gilbert. It seemed that he had gained some enthusiasm and vigor in life.

To Be Yours Again By Taylor Chapter 1336-Greg came out of Gilbert's office, and the other secretaries at the door looked at him, eager for gossip. "When does Mr. Hawthorn plan to marry Miss Wagner?"

’How would I know?" Greg responded with annoyance, glaring at them. It wasn't something that they should carelessly ask about without a thought.

Besides, they were busy with the naming ceremony now. How did marriage suddenly come into the picture?

’If they don't get married, people will definitely gossip about their child in the future," one of the secretaries remarked.

Others agreed and added their two cents, "Yeah, it's better for the child's growth to have both parents around."

Everyone knew about this, but no one dared to mention it in front of Gilbert.

’Go on, all of you. Get back to work. This is Mr. Hawthorn's private matter. It's not right for us to comment on it casually." Greg waved them off, signaling for them to focus on their tasks at hand.

The secretaries stopped gathering around to chatter, but surely, they would continue to discuss it privately. Greg would be powerless to stop the rumor mill from churning if it went on in private. After all, he couldn't dictate what others talked about among themselves. Other than that, he didn't know Gilbert thought of the whole thing as well.

In fact, Gilbert didn't think much about it. When it came to allowing Marigold to live in his villa or organizing the naming ceremony for the child, he didn't delve too deeply into his motivations for doing either. He just felt that they were simply things that should be done, or to be more exact, doing these things didn't affect him much.

He hadn't really given any thought to his feelings. He still had no special feelings for Marigold, and living together didn't suddenly make him develop feelings for her either. But if one were to insist that there wasn't any change at all, that was obviously impossible.

At the very least, he didn't dislike Marigold as intensely as he did before. It could even be said that he'd loathed Marigold in the past, especially when she schemed against him. Although they later resolved the issue of Marigold's pregnancy with money, he still couldn't bring himself to like her after all she'd done.

Nevertheless, Marigold was unaware of all this at the moment.

During this period, she got along well with Gilbert, and he took good care of her.

She'd already had feelings for him to begin with, so it was practically impossible for her to put a leash on her emotions and stop herself from falling for him.

She'd even started fantasizing about a life with Gilbert; she began imagining and looking forward to them raising the child together.

’The post-op recovery is going well, but you still need regular medical checkups.

Also, don't forget to take your medication," Jenny instructed after reading Marigold's medical report, feeling relieved.

Marigold nodded obediently, not daring to object in the slightest. "I understand.

I'll make sure to take my medicine diligently and come for regular checkups."

"Well, there shouldn't be any complications with your health." Jenny put down the documents and smiled at her.

Marigold smiled back in response, but after hesitating for a moment, she couldn't help but ask, "Jenny, is there a possibility of a relapse in the future? ■ Jenny's expression froze; she was hoping that she could dodge the bullet and avoid answering this particular question.

' Don't worry. You can tell me anything. I can handle it," Marigold said with a nonchalant wave of her hand, appearing completely unfazed.

But Jenny saw through her and knew that it was just a facade. "Although the surgery has removed all the cancer cells, there's still a possibility of recurrence.

That's just how our bodies are-you never know when something might go wrong inside, so you must get examined regularly." This way, even if there was a relapse, it could be treated promptly without it getting out of hand.

’Okay, I understand.' Marigold's mood was somewhat affected. If there was a chance of relapse, that meant she might leave this beautiful world at any time.

She didn't want that. She hadn't seen her child grow up yet, and she had yet to get together with Gilbert in earnest.

As if deducing what she was thinking, Jenny quickly said, "Don't fret too much.

It's also possible that there won't be a relapse. Maintain a positive mindset and stick to a regular daily routine, okay?" 'Yeah, I know." She knew all that, but she couldn't suppress her fear of death no matter how hard she tried.

To Be Yours Again By Taylor Chapter 1337-Marigold's body was trembling slightly, and Jenny noticed it. She reached out and held her hand while asking, "Are you okay?"

"I-I'm fine." Marigold forced a smile, but she looked anything but fine at that moment.

"Don't think too much. Isn't the baby's naming ceremony this weekend? I'll accompany you to go shopping. We should get you some new clothes for such a wonderful occasion," Jenny suggested while getting up and taking off her white coat. She prepared to leave the hospital with Marigold.

Soon, they walked out of the hospital and stood by the roadside. A gust of wind blew over them, and only then did Marigold return to her senses and ask, "Huh?

Shopping? Don't you need to work?"

' Alec is the major shareholder of this hospital." In other words, Jenny had absolute freedom over her working hours.

Of course, most of the time, she still went to work on time. After all, she had quite a number of patients who came to see her every day. But there were exceptions sometimes, like now.

Regardless of whether Marigold could ultimately end up with Gilbert, she'd given birth to Caleb. He was her nephew, and for that reason alone, Jenny felt that she had to soothe Marigold's unease and prevent her from overthinking.

‘You don't have to trouble yourself. I'm fine, really. You should go back to work,"

Marigold said. Ever since she fell ill, she'd completely lost interest in trivial things like buying clothes.

Jenny didn’t give her a chance to refuse. She pulled Marigold along and got into a cab. ‘I know you don't care much about your outward appearance, but you have to consider the child. Gilbert's friends and family will be present on the day of the naming ceremony. I heard he even invited several business partners. Are you sure you would like them to see a gloomy mother?"

The relationship between Gilbert and Marigold was an open secret. The people attending the naming ceremony were aware of this and wouldn't ask insensitive questions. Everyone knew that Marigold was the child's mother, but she wasn't anyone to Gilbert in any way at the moment. Nevertheless, they would still take the initiative to approach Marigold because no one could tell what might happen in the future. Perhaps they would end up together after all.

"Will there be so many people present? I thought he only invited you and a few others," Marigold remarked, feeling a bit nervous at the thought of appearing in front of so many people. She hadn't really dressed herself up all this time.

The car was already moving when Jenny glanced at Marigold from the corner of her eye and said, "Yes, Gilbert is taking this naming ceremony very seriously.

So, you need to dress yourself up nicely. For Cal, you know?"

'Okay, I understand." Marigold nodded meekly in agreement. At the mention of her child, she had no objections to anything.

The car soon arrived at the largest shopping mall in Bardoff City. Marigold wasn't lacking money, so when Jenny offered to pay, she refused and bought a few outfits for Jenny in return instead. Jenny accepted her goodwill gracefully.

Smiling at Marigold, she said, "Rest assured. In return for these outfits, I'll help you."

"Huh?" Marigold didn’t quite understand what she meant by that.

Help her? Help her with what?

"Are you sure you don't have any feelings for Gilbert?’ Jenny smirked.

Although Marigold hadn't made her feelings for Gilbert obvious, Jenny could tell she still liked him. Moreover, her love for him hadn't diminished overtime. On the contrary, it had become more intense as they lived together.

Marigold didn't expect Jenny to bring it up. Her cheeks instantly burned red in response. "Don't talk nonsense. Gilbert doesn't think of me that way." With that, she hurriedly entered the fitting room.

Jenny shook her head helplessly. She thought Marigold needed to stop being shy and act boldly instead. She'd already created an opportunity for the two of them to be together every day. Jenny was hoping that Marigold would take the initiative like before and eventually win Gilbert over.

But who could have foreseen that Marigold would undergo a drastic change in attitude? Not only was she not proactive anymore, but she'd also become shy and reserved.

To Be Yours Again By Taylor Chapter 1338-Soon, Marigold emerged from the fitting room wearing a red cocktail dress. Due to her illness, her complexion hadn't been great. The vibrant color of the dress somehow brought some color back to her skin, making her look less washed out.

'How does it look?" Marigold asked cautiously. She couldn't remember the last time she'd worn such a glaringly red dress.

'It looks great. This is the one," n.ove.lx.o Jenny commented with an appreciative nod.

"But…isn't it too red?" Marigold wondered if wearing red might be too flashy for a baby's naming ceremony.

Just as Jenny was about to speak, someone beat her to it. "How funny. One would think you're a hooker in that striking red dress."

Hearing the voice, both Jenny and Marigold turned their heads. Jenny frowned as she didn't recognize the person, but Marigold called out," Eleanor!"

Eleanor Wagner was the second daughter of the Wagner family. If it weren't for Marigold, she would have been the most prominent daughter of the Wagner family. Hence, she had always targeted her since their childhood. However, Marigold had never been afraid of her because she had Paul backing her up.

Eleanor was eager to step all over Marigold as she'd heard of the latter's voluntary disassociation from the Wagners. On top of that, Marigold hadn't returned to the Wagner residence for an extended period of time. So, she didn't pose much of a threat to Eleanor at the moment.

"Aren't you shameless? Giving birth out of wedlock is one thing, novëlx.o but moving into that man's house without any status or name is unacceptable!

You're embarrassing not only yourself but also our family!' After a slight pause, she added, "It's no wonder Father didn't like you. You're truly disgusting."

Eleanor crossed her arms, proudly raising her chin as if speaking to someone inferior.

Marigold wasn’t one to back down. Although she didn't want trouble, it didn't mean she was a pushover. Staring at Eleanor for a moment, novëlx.o she sneered, "He did like you, but it's a pity he didn't take you away with him."

’ Marigold!" Eleanor was furious and raised her hand, intending to strike.

Jenny, who had been observing the situation from the side, couldn't just stand by. She stood up in a flash and grabbed Eleanor's wrist. "How dare you raise your hand against my sister-in-law?"

With just one sentence, not only was Eleanor stunned into silence, but it also left Marigold frozen in place. She could care less about Eleanor stirring up trouble for her at the moment. Instead, she couldn't help but focus novëlxo on Jenny's choice of words.

"Your sister-in-law?"

Was that Jenny's own idea, or was it something Gilbert had said?

’Has your brother married her? They aren't even a couple for all I care!" Eleanor didn't dare to lay a hand on Jenny, but she wasn't willing to give up either.

"So what if they're not married? She's one of us now. Do you think the likes of you can lay a hand on her?" Jenny didn't know who Eleanor was, but from this brief encounter, she disliked the woman very much.

Under these circumstances, she would naturally novel.xo stand up for Marigold.

Even so, Eleanor was unwilling to accept defeat. ’Miss Walter, my brother and your husband have been good friends for many years. Shouldn't you be on the Wagners' side?"

’So?" Jenny raised an eyebrow scornfully, finding her words somewhat ridiculous.

"You shouldn't take her side," Eleanor stated.

Jenny couldn't help but laugh mockingly, looking at Eleanor as if she were looking at a fool. "Paul and my husband are indeed good friends of many years, but so what? How can you be so sure that Paul shares the same opinion as you? novelxo Tell me, does he know you came here to humiliate Marigold?"

Jenny believed that Paul still regarded Marigold as his sister and probably wouldn't allow anyone from the novelxo Wagner family to come and cause trouble for her.

Indeed, upon hearing those words, Eleanor's expression changed, and she instantly shut up like a clam.

To Be Yours Again By Taylor Chapter 1339-Eleanor slinked away with her tail between her legs, and Jenny withdrew her gaze. She turned to look at Marigold, who was standing to the side." Don't take her words to heart."

"I know. I never took her seriously, to begin with." In the past, she never had high regard for Eleanor, let alone now. After going through so much, she'd long let go of such things. Even if their father were still around, Marigold probably wouldn't care about what he had to say anymore.

Hearing her response, Jenny felt relieved. "You really don't plan on returning to the Wagners?"

Yesterday, Paul called Alec and asked her to persuade Marigold to return to the family. Jenny didn't agree or make any promises. Still, she wanted to check with Marigold on what she actually thought of the matter.

"Well, I never really felt a sense of belonging with the Wagners anyway. It's better this way, I think.' She had a new life now, and she was content and happy with it.

Jenny could tell she wasn't lying, so she immediately dismissed the idea of helping Paul persuade Marigold to go back. "The Wagner family isn't anything special. It's better for you to be the lady of Gilbert's house."

"Jenny…" Marigold felt helpless that she was bringing it up again. She couldn't control herself and started blushing furiously.

Jenny didn't continue teasing her and shifted her attention back to the dress.

"This outfit is beautiful. Wear it for the baby's naming ceremony."

’Okay." Though she said she didn't mind, Marigold was somewhat stimulated by Eleanor's distasteful words. Her previous hesitance was totally gone as she agreed to get the dress almost instantaneously.

After buying the dress, they didn't hurry to go back. They planned to have dinner at the mall before going home. As soon as they found a restaurant that was to their liking, Alec called. Ever since Jenny and Alec got married, he'd hardly been apart from her. He would come to her whenever he had free time, just like now.

Upon learning that Jenny was having dinner with Marigold, he said he would come and join them. He was rather clingy.

"You and Alec seem to be getting along great. Your relationship didn't become mundane and boring after you got married." Although Jenny complained that he was clingy, Marigold could see that she was actually very happy.

Jenny put away her phone and smiled. "Yeah, it's going fine. It hasn't been that long since we got married anyway." If things changed so quickly between them, how were they going to spend the next few decades together?

"Since he insisted on coming to eat with us, why don't we invite Gilbert as well?"

Jenny suggested, afraid that Marigold might feel like she was a third wheel.

"There's no need, Jenny. Gilbert is very busy." Marigold quickly refused, not wanting to disturb him.

She didn't understand much about his work, but she felt concerned seeing Gilbert come home so late every day and often skipping meals. Being reminded of his unhealthy eating habits, Marigold said, "Jenny, if you have time, please persuade Gilbert to eat properly. It seems like he often skips dinner, and it's not good for his health."

Jenny didn't actually know about it. Initially, when Marigold said it wasn't necessary, she was ready to let it go. But upon hearing that, she immediately dialed Gilbert's number. "Since you know he doesn't eat dinner, it's all the more important to get him to come over and make sure he eats."

Marigold wanted to say something else, but Gilbert had already answered his phone on the other end.

"Gilbert, are you done with work?" Jenny spoke on the phone with Gilbert while winking at Marigold, reassuring her that she wouldn't make things difficult for her.

Marigold didn't say anything more, but she felt somewhat excited inside.

"Come over and eat with us. I'll send you the location.,.1 don't care. Even if you haven't finished your work, you still have to come and have your meal first, or I'll hold this against you."

In the end, Jenny emerged victorious and successfully convinced Gilbert to come out.

To Be Yours Again By Taylor Chapter 1340-Putting away her phone, Jenny looked at Marigold, who was seated across from her. "It was a success. Gilbert will come over in a moment."

’Okay," Marigold replied, blushing slightly.

Seeing her reaction, Jenny couldn't help but comment, ’I thought you would be as bold as before. I thought you would make some progress with Gilbert while staying under the same roof."

"I…" Marigold opened her mouth but hesitated for a while before saying," I'm afraid doing that might make him feel disgusted with me."

After all, she'd seen with her own eyes the unfiltered disdain on Gilbert's face once. Now that she finally had the chance to get close to him again, she didn't want to do anything that would make him repulsed and potentially cause him to send her away.

’He probably wont. I feel like Gilbert treats you differently now compared to before." Although she wasn't sure what to make of Gilbert's current attitude toward Marigold, she could sense that there was a change.

As soon as Jenny said that, Marigold's eyes lit up with a hint of surprise and disbelief. "Really? Do you really think so?"

"Yeah." Jenny nodded. "But I'm not entirely sure what he's thinking. If you really like him, you should still take the initiative and try to win him over."

At this point, Jenny no longer harbored any dislike toward Marigold. She was even looking forward to seeing her marrying Gilbert and forming a family with him. It wasn't just for Gilbert's sake but also for the child who would soon be one month old.

Children fare better with their parents by their side. If their parents had a loving relationship, it would be all the more conducive to their growth and development.

"Okay. I know what to do," Marigold replied with a nod. Perhaps because of Jenny's encouraging words, she actually started to ponder the possibilities.

While they were talking, Alec arrived at the restaurant. He walked right over and sat next to Jenny.

’Hi, Alec," Marigold greeted. Although she wasn't very familiar with him, she knew him because of Paul.

Alec nodded but didn't say anything. "Have you ordered?” he asked Jenny.

Jenny nodded. "Yes, we have."

’Good. Did you buy new clothes?" Alec noticed the bag next to Jenny and leaned closer, whispering in her ear.

Jenny nodded and pushed him away lightly. Marigold was still sitting across from them, so Jenny thought he should be a bit more reserved and keep some distance from her. Alec noticed she was a bit embarrassed, so he moved aside a little and didn't continue leaning in. He then returned to his original state of aloofness.

But it was already too late. In Marigold's heart, the once lofty and distant Alec had fallen from grace. She could hardly believe her eyes.

Was the man who was clinging to Jenny just now really the same Alec she used to know?

Marigold could still remember the first time she saw Alec. She'd followed Paul to a party and saw him sitting on the sofa from a distance. He held a glass of wine in his hand. By merely sitting there and doing nothing, he exuded an aura that made him seem unapproachable.

At that time, she had a favorable impression of Alec. She secretly asked Paul to introduce him to her. After all, no one would pass up on the chance to get to know a handsome guy.

’If you don't want to die, drop this idea," Paul replied simply and bluntly, his tone laced with a hint of warning.

Marigold wasn't thick. When she heard Paul say that, she knew she couldn't afford to cross paths with this person. So, she gave up on the idea at the drop of a hat.

Fortunately, she was only attracted by his appearance and didn't like Alec that much.

But what did she just see?

She witnessed that same man, who used to be high and mighty, become lovestruck and clingy. If she hadn't been certain that the person in front of her was Alec, she would have started to doubt whether he was the same person.