A Harmonious Marriage

New York.

On the Hudson River.

Vance Mout Hotel.

Wedding scene.

Adam helped clear away the potential problems, and the wedding finally proceeded smoothly as Lily and Marshall had hoped.

The exchange of wedding rings and the words "you do, I do" had already taken place in the chapel inside this castle-like hotel.

Now it's time for the wedding banquet.

"Ladies and gentlemen, if I may address you this way for the first time, please welcome Marshall. and Mrs. Matthew Erickson and Lily Aldrin."

Inside the banquet hall, as the host gestured and finished speaking, the newlyweds walked in hand in hand.

Marshall was wearing his hat.

The words "Marshall Erickson Exclusive" are faintly visible in red on the back of Lily's wedding dress!

Why don't they share the same last name?

Tatiana asked curiously.

She clearly remembered that her parents shared the same surname.

"This is your Aunt Lily's choice."

Adam explained gently, "Although she married your Uncle Marshall, it doesn't mean she has to depend on you from now on Marshall. She hopes that the couple can be equals."

Rather than taking her husband's surname after marriage like others, she prefers to retain her original surname, or for the couple to create a new surname and use it together as a symbol of their new family.

Both the East and the West have the custom of a woman taking her husband's surname after marriage.

However, the East Country had already changed and abandoned this custom.

However, the West has continued to follow this tradition, which has been accepted by the vast majority of people.

The devil is in the details.

It's obvious who is more civilized.

Too.

How can a few companies compare to an entire civilization in terms of civilization?

"Oh."

Tatiana nodded as if she understood, then her eyes lit up as she pointed at Marshall and Lily, who were dancing the first dance. "Uncle Adam, let's dance! Let's dance!"

"My little princess, may I have the honor of asking you to dance?"

Adam stood up, bowed, and extended an invitation.

"Yes!"

Tatiana giggled.

Adam led her to the dance area that had been specially cleared out in front. There were already groups of men and women who had come down to dance around Marshall and Lily.

"You step on my feet, and I'll lead you in jumping."

Adam had Tatiana place her feet on his feet, partly to increase the height, and partly to jump with her.

Otherwise, Tatiana, who is so young, really wouldn't know how to dance.

"Giggle."

Tatiana naturally wouldn't refuse, and happily stepped on Adam's feet, being pulled by Adam, and jumped up.

The song ended.

"Uncle Adam, why don't you dance with Mom?"

Tatiana refused Adam's offer to continue dancing with her, took Adam's hand, and led him to Heather, who was sitting there chatting with Juno and Karen, placing Adam's hand in Heather's.

Adam, holding Heather's hand, also entered the ballroom.

"How have you been lately?"

Adam held her close, swaying as they looked into her captivating light blue eyes. Sensing the longing and dependence in her gaze, he couldn't help but ask softly.

"Everything is fine. With Tatiana, my mother has a new goal besides smoking and drinking. Her mental state has improved a lot, and everything is better."

Heather said softly, "I just miss you a little."

"Well."

Adam sighed inwardly as he felt Heather's arms tighten unconsciously around him.

He once whipped a famous horse while drunk, fearing that too much affection would burden a beautiful woman.

This is the true beauty burdened by love.

Unlike Robin and the others, Heather was not able to walk away so gracefully.

In those extraordinary circumstances, Adam became her obsession, the source of her sunshine.

"Why don't you come over more often in the future?"

Adam tentatively asked, "Two days a week?"

"OK."

Heather smiled broadly, "Since Juno came along, my mom and the others don't need me to be with them all the time anymore. But I can't be away for too long either. Two days a week is just right. Juno suggested it too. Did she tell you?"

"..."

Adam's lips twitched slightly. "She didn't say, this is just my own thought... What else did she say?"

"She said the best time is Monday to Friday."

Heather glanced at Adam: "Choose any two days. You can bring Tatiana with you. Since you'll be at work during the day, I can take Tatiana here to study and play."

"Cough cough."

Adam cleared his throat. "Who is Tatiana studying with now?"

"I hired a female tutor to teach me at home."

Heather smiled and said, "I sometimes teach her too."

Adam nodded without saying a word.

Tatiana was born with AIDS, so getting her to attend school was not a simple matter.

Adam and his companions had enough medical knowledge to know how to avoid infection through contact, and they also felt sorry for the poor little girl, so they were able to interact with her normally.

But the other children and their parents obviously wouldn't do that, nor would they want to.

Why bother taking risks when you can simply cut it off?

So I can only study at home.

"She needs friends."

Adam thought for a moment and said, "Perhaps I can introduce her to a friend."

"What friend?"

Heather asked curiously.

"A girl with superpowers named Megan..."

Adam then explained Megan's situation, "Megan herself is an adopted orphan, kind-hearted, and has a strong sense of justice. She is currently receiving good habit training from Sheldon."

They had similar experiences, were about the same age, and both struggled with not fitting in with others, so they could easily become good friends.

"Wouldn't it be nice to just call each other occasionally and come over to hang out for two days a week?"

"Um!"

Heather's eyes lit up. "I'm also worried about Tatiana's friends. Logically speaking, the most suitable friends for her should be the children from the Sunshine Home who have had similar experiences to her. But Tatiana has already been adopted by me, and the children from the Sunshine Home may not like to play with her. I'm also afraid that she will be bullied."

Just look at Megan; the children in the orphanage are forced to mature prematurely at a very young age.

Not all children are as righteous as Megan.

In fact, people like Megan are extremely rare.

More often than not, they would feel envy, jealousy, and resentment towards Tatiana, who was living a happy life after jumping out of the family. Without adults watching over her, it would be strange if they didn't bully her.

Megan is able to attend school normally, and people are willing to interact with her.

However, in order to develop self-protection awareness and avoid getting hurt or hurting others, Megan will certainly not be very sociable after adopting Sheldon's habits.

Once this becomes a habit, Megan and Tatiana can be completely at ease with each other's interactions.

The more Adam thought about it, the more he felt that the two of them were better suited to be friends.

"But are Megan's parents willing to accept it?"

After her initial joy, Heather remained worried.

Even with sufficient precautions, most people would find Tatiana's situation unacceptable.

"They are all good people."

Adam laughed and said, "Otherwise, they wouldn't have stayed by Megan's side after learning about her situation. Believe me, I will convince them."

"Um."

Heather nodded. "I believe you. Tatiana will be ecstatic when she hears this news."

"Don't tell her yet."

Adam cautioned, "I'll tell her the good news after I've sorted things out. Things are unpredictable, and no one can be 100% certain."

"Good."

Heather looked up at Adam with deep affection and softly responded.

Adam felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

Emmm.

No rush.

Youth is fleeting, so seize the day—that's what others think.

For Adam and Heather, who may be eighteen forever, their good days of youth are still very long.