From Ashes of Scandal to His Embrace (Laurinda) novel Chapter 310

Before anyone had a chance to react, Adolphus just dropped to his knees. Foley’s mouth fell open in shock. Was this really Adolphus? Did he really kneel down that easily?

Laurinda felt awkward watching him, so she reached out and tried to pull him up. But Fidelia stopped her.

“Let him be. Let him bow properly to your parents. It’ll put their minds at ease, knowing you’ve found someone you can trust. They won’t have to worry about you anymore.”

Laurinda listened and let go of Adolphus’s arm. She watched him mumbling quietly as he bowed his head. Out of nowhere, she felt tears prick her eyes. She didn’t even know why, she just felt so moved.

Adolphus bowed four times, carefully and respectfully. When he finished saying everything he wanted to tell her parents, he stood up and looked at Laurinda.

“Your parents have given me their blessing to take care of you. That means you’re mine now.”

Laurinda hadn’t expected him to say something like that. Her ears turned pink. She gave him a gentle smack and grumbled, “You really have no shame. You’ll say anything.”

Adolphus grinned, completely unbothered. “I’m just telling the truth. They could feel how much I care. They really do want me to look after you.”

“Fine, fine, I believe you.” Laurinda’s smile came from the heart. “Guess I’ll be counting on you from now on.”

His love was so warm and certain, she didn’t even have a chance to push it away.

Adolphus crouched down and started burning paper offerings for Laurinda’s parents. Laurinda and York and Jack went to pay their respects to the other graves. Fidelia sat by Farr’s headstone, talking to him softly.

By the time they finished and headed home, night had already fallen.

Everything finally seemed to be turning out right. For the first time, she felt completely at ease.

“Fidelia, they all want us to live well. Don’t put so much pressure on yourself. I know things are only going to get better from here.”

During the New Year’s Eve dinner, Fidelia shared her plans to go back to school. York was surprised for a moment, but he immediately offered to help with the arrangements, saying he couldn’t wait to see her back in class.

Laurinda glanced at Adolphus, sitting close by. She reached for his big hand, leaned in, and whispered, “Honestly, ever since I met you, it feels like everything’s been getting better. Adolphus, are you my lucky star?”

Adolphus had had a bit to drink. His eyes were tinged red and his gaze was softer than ever. He leaned over and pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead.

His voice was a little rough when he spoke. “I don’t know if I’m your lucky star, but I know meeting you is the luckiest thing that’s ever happened to me. Laurinda, thank you for letting me find you. Whatever comes next, just promise you’ll hold my hand tight.”