The Secret Heir Return To Wealth And Love

So, in those five years, Rosalynn bore no resentment towards Wayne.

After all, he had spent the money to keep her dear Grandma around and secured her a well-paying job that taught her heaps.

They were never romantically involved to begin with. So, it was only natural that Wayne kept his emotions in check.

But when Wayne started to cling on and show her feelings he'd never displayed before, things took on a different vibe.

If he truly loved her, then all his prior actions towards her took on a cruel shade.

After dinner, Wayne tossed the dishes into the dishwasher.d2

Then, hand in hand with Rosalynn, they stepped out for an evening stroll to aid digestion.

"By the way, the florist mentioned they're getting a batch of sunflowers soon. They're your daughter's favorite. When we head back to Moonlit Lake, make sure to pick up a bunch for her," Rosalynn said, swinging their clasped hands.

A married couple approached from the opposite direction, and they passed each other.

For some reason, Wayne felt a sense of joy.

Himself and his wife, acting much like the most commonplace couple on Earth, sharing a meal together followed by a leisurely hand-in-hand stroll. This feeling filled him with immense contentment and a tinge of regret.

He could have had this simple treasure much earlier.

"Talking to you here," Rosalynn squeezed Wayne's hand.

"I heard you. We'll buy the whole lot," Wayne said with a laugh in his voice. "But... if we get Ivy flowers, what do we get for Cory?"

The couple exchanged a glance, both falling into thought.

It wasn't for nothing; Cory was a kid without many personal likes. And as for electronics, he already had the top-of-the-line gear.

"I've got it, something he'll love," Rosalynn said with a smile.

"What is it?" Wayne asked eagerly.

"Summer's here, and there'll be more bugs than the last time we went camping."

Mentioning the last camping trip made Wayne frown, but Rosalynn didn't notice as she was thinking of how to please Cory, "The next couple of days, you'll have to rough it out with the plans. Once we're done enjoying our alone time, we'll take the little rascals on a road trip!"

"A road trip?"

"Yeah, pick the most scenic route, and camp along the way," Rosalynn nodded. "But Molly wants to do well in her entrance exams next year, so we can't be gone too long. Half a month should do, and we can't let it interfere with her studies. Cory can help tutor her!"

"Honey, Cory's just a second-grader. You expect him to tutor Molly for her exams?" Wayne said, half amused, half incredulous.

"My son can do anything he sets his mind to," Rosalynn said, full of anticipation for this impromptu trip. "And we can't forget Ivy's art supplies!"

Seeing her so excited, Wayne chuckled and nodded, "Alright, we'll do it your way."

As they talked, they walked past the old snack shop.

The daughter of the original owner spotted them and hurried out to greet them. Rosalynn waved her off, signaling to keep at her work, while she and Wayne continued their walk. Feeling a bit weary, they headed back to the apartment.

It was nearing eleven at night.

Rosalynn went to shower, leaving the door unlocked, and Wayne soon followed her in.

By the time they emerged, it was almost midnight.

With a satisfied look, Wayne dried Rosalynn's hair. Then, he scooped her into bed beside him.

They didn't turn on the lights, but Wayne, still adjusting to the time difference, couldn't sleep.

He thought back to their previous camping trip and asked, as if he didn't already know, "When we went camping last time, had you already decided to send me over to Penn?"