Augustus Howard's upcoming wedding was something Crystal Landon heard Nova Howard mention before. Augustus was having a flash marriage, rekindling his relationship with an old flame, and marrying due to pregnancy.
Crystal had long prepared a gift; knowing the bride liked horseback riding, she especially gifted a Dutch horse, and then selected some presents to be given on the wedding day.
This past year, the old lady had already entrusted her with handling various affairs, and she gradually became adept. The Shaw Family was renowned; the old lady was discreet, but she preferred being high-profile. The old lady indulged her, saying it was best to balance things out.
Richard Shaw applied for a military transfer and returned home late at night. He hadn't slept at all last night and contemplated for half the night before getting up early to apply to return to Imperial City.
More than a year of psychological adjustment, coupled with what happened last night, made it time to return.
