After dinner, Mike and Daniel sat in the study room, their faces filled with a warm glow from the fireplace. Mike's eyes were filled with a mix of emotions as he asked, ''Dad, did you know that you're not my biological dad?''
Daniel's face was calm and reassuring. ''Yes, son, I knew. But don't worry, I've always treated you like my own son.''
Mike's eyes welled up with tears. ''Thank you, Dad. That means a lot to me.''
Daniel's face was warm with a smile. ''Don't say that, son. You're my family, and that's all that matters.''
The next day, the family gather at the wedding hall for Andrew and Scarlett's big day. Susan, Fiona's sister, hugged her tightly. ''I miss you so much, Fiona,'' she said, her voice filled with emotion.
Fiona's eyes were warm with love. ''I miss you too, Susan. I'm so glad we're together again.''
Susan's face was filled with joy. ''I'm so glad that both my sons-in-law are your sons. They're such great men.''
Fiona's face was filled with agreement. ''I'm also very glad to know that my daughters-in-law are your daughters. They're wonderful women.''
Daniel's voice boomed across the room as he greeted Mark, Susan's husband. ''Hi Mark, how are you?''
Mark's face was warm with a smile. ''I'm fine, Daniel. Thanks for asking.''
Alex's eyes were filled with excitement as he asked his uncle, ''Uncle, where's Betty? I haven't seen her all day.''
Mark's face was filled with a chuckle. ''Oh, she's with Scarlett in the room. She's doing makeup for Scarlett.''
Alex's face was filled with understanding. ''Alright, uncle. I'll go find her.''
Just then, Sarah walked into the room, her eyes locked on Mike with a strange intensity. ''Hi Mike, how are you?'' she asked, her voice filled with a strange familiarity.
Mike's eyes were filled with confusion. ''Who are you?''
Sarah's face was filled with a strange smile. ''My name is Sarah, and I love you, Mike.''
Mike's eyes widened in shock as Sarah's words hung in the air. ''What did you say?'' he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.
Sarah's face was filled with a radiant smile. ''I said I love you, Mike,'' she replied, her eyes sparkling with intensity.
Mike's face was filled with confusion. ''But who are you?'' he asked, his eyes scanning her face as if searching for a connection.
Sarah's smile never wavered. ''My name is Sarah, and I am a mechanical engineer,'' she said, her voice filled with pride.
Mike's eyes widened in disbelief. ''But I am younger than you,'' he protested, his face flushing with embarrassment.
Sarah's laughter was like music. ''Age doesn't matter in love, Mike,'' she said, her eyes shining with conviction. ''This is love at first sight.''
Mike's face was filled with discomfort. ''Oh, thank you,'' he muttered, his eyes dropping to the floor.
But Sarah's eyes never left his face. ''Can you please give me a chance?'' she asked, her voice filled with hope.
Mike's face was filled with a blush. ''Okay,'' he muttered, his eyes still fixed on the floor.
Just then, Andrew walked up to them, his eyes filled with curiosity. ''What were you two talking about?'' he asked, his voice laced with amusement.
Sarah's face was still filled with a radiant smile. ''Just getting to know each other,'' she said, her eyes never leaving Mike's face.
Andrew's eyes were filled with a knowing glint. ''Well, I'll leave you two alone then,'' he said, his voice filled with a chuckle.
As Andrew walked away, Mike's eyes finally met Sarah's, and he felt a strange jolt of electricity run through his body. He couldn't explain it, but he felt like he was drowning in her eyes.
As the wedding reception came to a close, Fiona embraced Susan and Mark, her eyes shining with warmth. ''Don't worry, Susan and Mark, we love Scarlett just like our own daughter,'' she said, her voice filled with sincerity.
Susan's face was filled with gratitude. ''Thank you, Fiona,'' she said, her voice trembling with emotion.
Scarlett's face was beaming with happiness. ''Mom and Dad, don't worry, I will be fine,'' she said, her eyes shining with confidence.
Susan's face was filled with concern. ''Okay, my Scarlett,'' she said, her voice filled with love.
Mark's face was filled with a warm smile. ''Scarlett, please take good care of yourself,'' he said, his voice filled with affection.
Scarlett's face was filled with a bright smile. ''Sure, Dad and Mom,'' she said, her eyes sparkling with joy.
Andrew's face was filled with a reassuring smile. ''Mom and Dad, don't worry. I love Scarlett with my whole heart,'' he said, his eyes shining with devotion.
Susan's face was filled with gratitude. ''Thank you, Andrew,'' she said, her voice filled with relief.
Mark's face was filled with a warm smile. ''Thank you so much, Andrew,'' he said, his voice filled with appreciation.
As the wedding celebration came to an end, Alex and Betty graduated from their respective universities. Alex started learning business management and soon took over the company from Daniel, becoming the new president. Betty studied MBBS and became a top student, later becoming a skilled surgeon. However, Sofia still didn't approve of Betty.
Mike, with Fiona's guidance, became a renowned painter, and Sarah continued to pursue him. Mike was convinced that Sarah genuinely loved him, and they started dating. Andrew and Scarlett were living a happy life together, and Daniel, Fiona, Susan, and Mark spent their days enjoying each other's company.
Meanwhile, Grace was serving her 10-year prison sentence, a reminder of her past misdeeds. The family had moved on, leaving the past behind, and were living their lives to the fullest.
Volume 1 finished.