Micah felt a rare warmth from this thoughtful gesture. Who said only guys could pull off romantic surprises? Women could totally do it too.

Most women either threw themselves at Micah, showered him with compliments, or played the victim to manipulate him. But Olivia? She seemed to get what he really wanted deep down. Micah watched Olivia in the video. She was barefoot, dancing on the beach, looking like a moon goddess-so graceful and mesmerizing.

Every smile and frown of hers was full of gentleness and affection, and her eyes were just so tender.

For the first time, Micah actually watched a non-work video all the way through. After he finished, he replied to her.

Micah: [Thank you!]

No matter her reasons, he was grateful. But he couldn't help thinking, 'If only Sadie did these things for me, that would be perfect.'

Annika drove four hours to get to Biston's place. It was already 2:30 in the morning, and everyone was asleep. Only Arya and Rodolfo were cuddling in the yard, whispering and waiting for Sadie and Annika.

As the car pulled up, Arya went to check. Seeing Sadie, she quickly opened the door, "Ms. James, you're back?"

"Yeah." Sadie glanced at Rodolfo and asked, "Why aren't you heading back?"

"I, uh, I'm here to protect the kids," Rodolfo stammered, blushing. "Andrew said he'd take them home tomorrow and visit Hubert."

"Then keep guarding." Sadie said softly and walked straight into the villa.

"What's up with her?" Arya asked Annika, "Ms. James doesn't seem too happy."

"Go to bed early so you won't be tired tomorrow." Annika rolled her eyes and hurried after Sadie.

Arya pouted, told Rodolfo to rest in the car, and then went inside herself.

Sadie quietly returned to her room, took a shower, and lay in bed, reminding herself to sleep early so she'd have the energy to be with the kids tomorrow. But she couldn't stop thinking about Micah and Olivia's intimate moments, making it impossible to sleep.

Finally, she got up and took half a sleeping pill, which helped her drift off. But her dreams were haunted by visions of Micah and Olivia getting married. The kids called Olivia "Mommy," and she could only watch from afar. The dream wasn't scary or sinister, just a calm narration of events. When she woke up, Sadie found herself in tears.

She stared blankly at the ceiling, the scene replaying in her mind, feeling very conflicted. She now remembered what Tristan had said and felt that she really couldn't achieve great things.

She had too many concerns and couldn't completely let go. She couldn't control her emotions or bravely pursue happiness. This was her struggle. She knew her shortcomings and hated her indecision but couldn't change it right away. She could only passively choose.

While she was lost in thought, there was a knock on the door, and the excited voices of the kids said, "Auntie, Auntie, wake up!"

The three little girls always had endless energy, like little sparrows, always lively every day.

The house was always bustling because of them.

"Mary, Emma, Donna, don't wake up my mommy. Come, I'll take you downstairs for breakfast." Mia's voice was both kind and stern. "Annika, when did Mommy come back last night? Why didn't you tell us?" Nathan's voice had a hint of laziness.

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