Chapter 283

William had gotten used to Christina's icy attitude a long time ago. Just getting her to come out today was enough to make him happy.

So, he chose to ignore Christina's frosty expression and instead gave her a gentle smile.

"Alright, it's still morning. How about we take Harper to the amusement park first, grab some lunch, and then follow Harper's plans for the afternoon? In the evening, we can watch the fireworks together."

Before Christina could respond, Harper jumped up excitedly and shouted, "Yay!"

"Yes, yes! Harper loves Dad Cavendish's plan!"

Of course, her dad knew exactly what she liked and had planned the day perfectly!

Christina looked at her daughter's joyful face and sighed, rubbing her forehead in resignation.

There was no helping it. Harper adored her dad, and even though she didn't know William's true identity, she still had so much fun with him.

Christina was often busy with work and didn't spend as much time with Harper as she would have liked.

Today, Harper was happy, and Christina didn't want to spoil her daughter's fun.

So, Christina gently stroked Harper's hair. "Of course, but Harper, don't be too much trouble for Dad Cavendish, okay? Be a good girl."

Seeing her mom finally not giving her dad the cold shoulder, Harper was overjoyed and quickly nodded.

"Don't worry, Mom. Harper will be good!"

Harper, like a little adult, tried her best to keep the atmosphere lively.

Christina could sense that her daughter might have picked up on her dislike for William, which was why she was trying so hard to make her happy.

Christina exhaled slowly, pushing down the guilt she felt, and decided not to keep up her cold demeanor.

After all, it was her daughter's birthday, and Harper's happiness was the most important thing.

So, William carried Harper all the way, with Christina walking beside them.

William and Christina were both very attractive, and Harper, who had inherited the best features from both of them, looked like a perfect blend of the two. They looked like a picture-perfect family, drawing many admiring glances.

At the amusement park, Harper ran around excitedly.

Whenever she found something she wanted to play with, she would drag William and Christina along, insisting they join her.

Christina, though a bit helpless, did her best to go along with all of her daughter's requests.

As evening approached, Harper started to get tired from all the playing.

William then suggested they go to the rooftop revolving restaurant for dinner.

The atmosphere was warm and cozy, and there were toys nearby that Harper loved to play with.

Harper was all smiles.

Having both her mom and dad with her all day for her birthday made her very happy!

"Dad Cavendish, where are my fireworks?"

Suddenly remembering something, Harper looked at William with a serious expression.

Her earnest look made William chuckle.

"Harper, don't worry. Close your eyes and count down from three. When you open your eyes, you'll see what you want."

"Really?"

Harper blinked skeptically but, seeing William nod seriously, she hesitantly closed her eyes.

"Three, two, one!"

Harper counted down and, guided by William, opened her eyes.

"Boom!"

The large floor-to-ceiling window lit up instantly as brilliant fireworks exploded outside.

"Wow, it's real! So beautiful!"

Harper was so excited she almost jumped up, grabbing William's arm and giving him a kiss on the cheek.

"Dad Cavendish, you must know magic! It's amazing!"

Harper danced around happily, while the dazzling fireworks lit up the entire revolving restaurant.

William's gaze instinctively fell on Christina.

Christina, momentarily lost in the beauty of the fireworks, suddenly felt William's eyes on her and looked over, meeting his tender and affectionate gaze.

"Christina."

William walked towards her seriously and suddenly knelt on one knee.

"I know I messed up before. No matter how much I apologize, I can't make up for the hurt I caused you."

"So, I'm willing to spend the rest of my life making it up to you and Harper, ensuring you never suffer again."

As he spoke, William grew nervous, like a boy confessing his love for the first time, even breaking out in a sweat.

Guessing what William was about to say, Christina instinctively took a step back, feeling a sharp pain in her heart.

This William had helped her countless times when she was in need, always extending a helping hand.

But he was also the one who had hurt her deeply, leaving her scarred and unwilling to believe in love again.

And now, William wanted to propose to her.

With an incredulous look on her face, Christina was about to speak.

But William hurriedly interrupted her, afraid of hearing something he didn't want to.

"Christina, will you marry me?"

"I want to love and cherish you again, never letting you suffer. If you don't believe me, I can give you and Harper all my assets, just to make you feel secure."

The expected proposal came, but Christina bit her lip, suppressing the pain in her heart, and decisively shook her head.

"No, I don't want to."

Christina looked at Harper, who was still cheering at the fireworks, and said softly, "Whether in the past or the future, I don't want to have too much to do with you."

The expected answer still couldn't mask the pain in William's heart, and he smiled bitterly.

"I knew you would refuse, but I still wanted to hear it from you."

"Now that you've heard it, stop having unrealistic fantasies."

With that, Christina turned away from him and walked over to Harper, joining her in watching the fireworks.

Though she refused the proposal, she wouldn't deny William's contact with their daughter.

Since Harper liked William, there was no need to deprive her of the little fatherly love she had.

This was something William owed to both of them.

As the night deepened, William carried a sleeping Harper out of the revolving restaurant.

Christina stood silently beside him.

They waited in the lobby until William's assistant brought the car around.

"Mr. Cavendish."

The assistant handed William the keys and left.

William turned, still holding the small, sleeping Harper, and looked intently at Christina.