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Back at the hotel, Ivy carefully calculated their purchases for the day. "Frank, we spent over twenty thousand dollars tonight. That's so extravagant." Frank stepped out of the shower, wearing a bathrobe that revealed his broad chest. Ever since he'd cut his hair and shaved his beard, he looked much more handsome.

Especially now, as he walked out with such a carefree air, Ivy couldn't bring herself to look directly at him. His physique was like that of a male model from a magazine.

"If I remember correctly, you used to spend more than twenty thousand on a single coat, didn't you?" "Frank, I told you, don't compareto the past. I really don't care about that anymore. As long as we're together and happy, that's all that matters. I don't want to be swasteful woman." Frank chuckled. "You're really thinking aboutthat much? Then tell me, how much do you think I should have in savings?" Ivy thought for a moment. "A few tens of thousands? You've spent years at sea, and you're not a captain. Having ten or twenty thousand saved up would already be impressive." "Wrong." "Then... a few hundred thousand?" "Still wrong." "A million?" Ivy didn't dare to guess any higher.

"Forget it. Just look for yourself." Frank handed her his phone. Every bank transaction was accompanied by a notification.

Ivy counted the digits one by one. "Ten, hundred, thousand, ten thousand... nine million, eight hundred and sixty thousand! Frank, is this your account?" "What else would it be?" Frank found her surprised expression adorable.

"You're a pirate, aren't you? Do pirates make this much money? Did you steal it? That won't do-I won't use that kind of money." Ivy assumed it had been taken through violence and crime.

"What nonsense are you thinking? I'll explain the whole pirate business to you later. Anyway, this money comes from years of business deals I've made while working with the boss.

The boss is far wealthier than I am. Since we've spent most of our lives at sea without families or many expenses, the money just accumulated over time.

Besides, I'd always planned to save this money for my wife. From now on, you don't need to work-I'll take care of you." Frank's protective nature showed in his words. At his core, he was a man who wanted to provide for his family.

"Even if you have all this money, I won't rely on you. I've decided that once we're back, I'll work hard and build a career." "That's fine. Whatever you choose to do, I'll support you. Just don't overwork yourself, okay? Now you can rest easy. At the very least, I have enough to take care of you.

By the way, the boss went to Clothville as well. Last night, I explained everything about us to him. He didn't blme for letting you go.

In fact, the boss plans to settle down in Clothville. I can settle there too, work with him, and start fresh. We won't be pirates anymore." "Really?" Ivy's eyes lit up. Though they hadn't discussed their future plans, she had always feared he might return to his life as a pirate.

A pirate's life was unstable, and she didn't want to set foot on that ship again. But she couldn't bear to be apart from Frank either.

"Really. Clothville is my hnow." Ivy beamed with happiness. "Frank, you're amazing." She had never experienced such sweet love before. Ivy once thought meeting was the greatest stroke of luck in her life. But now, she realized she had been completely wrong. Frank was the blessing fate had given her.

"Silly girl. I already consider you my wife. If I don't treat you well, who else would I treat well? Go take a shower and get srest. We still have a long journey ahead tomorrow. I checked online, and there are a few nice spots to visit on the way. We can stop by and take a look." Frank's attentiveness surprised Ivy. She had noticed his thoughtful nature back on the ship, but she hadn't realized just how meticulous he could be.

"Okay." Ivy's eyes sparkled. To have Frank in her life, she felt there was nothing more to regret.

After taking their time, stopping and exploring along the way, it took them more than ten days to reach Clothville.

Seeing the familiar sights of her hometown, Ivy's heart filled with warmth. She had finally returned.

As the saying goes, falling leaves return to their roots. At this moment, she felt a deep sense of peace. "Frank, over there is my university. I'll take you to see it another day. Oh, and I'm graduating this June-you have to cto my graduation ceremony." "Of course." "We're almost at my house. Are you ready?" "Ivy, I'm a bit nervous. Do you think your mom will dislike me?" Frank was still self-conscious about his past as a pirate. Even though he hadn't done anything heinous, he knew others might not see it that way.

"Don't worry. My mom has a good eye for people. I have a feeling she'll like you." Ivy regretted not listening to Genevieve before. She had warned Ivy that wasn't right for her, but Ivy had stubbornly ignored her.

"Good. I brought sgifts for your mom, but do you think I should buy something more expensive?" "There's no need for that. I admit my mom used to be materialistic, but after everything that's happened, she's changed. Now, she just wants a simple life, just like me." Ivy reassured Frank. In truth, she didn't think there was anything about him that wasn't good enough for her. If anything, it was her own past that made her feel unworthy. But he accepted her unconditionally.

When Ivy brought Frank home, the door opened, and Zach immediately pulled her into a tight hug. "Ivy, do you want to scare us to death? How could you do something so reckless?" "I'm sorry, Zach. I won't do anything like that again. Where's Mom?"

If you're loving the book, nel5sis where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience ath for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Genevieve emerged from the kitchen, her eyes brimming with tears. A thousand words were condensed into one sentence: "You're home. That's all that matters."

V "Mom, this is Frank. He's the one who saved me." Ivy had already told Genevieve everything over the phone, so she had a general understanding of the situation. "Hello." Frank, a grown man, was so nervous his face turned red, and he even stammered. "So, you're Frank. Thank you for taking care of Ivy. Cin, cin." Genevieve's sharp intuition told her that Frank was nothing like Mio.

had always appeared elegant on the surface, but it was impossible to understand what he was truly thinking.

Frank, on the other hand, seemed honest and sincere. From Ivy's e already had a descriptions, GE Naturally, good impression of him. Naturally, she liked him. Moreover, after Ivy confessed her past to him, he still accepted her without hesitation. Where could they find another man like him? The aroma of home-cooked food filled the house. Rolling up his sleeves, Frank headed toward the kitchen. "Lethelp." "That won't do. You're a guest. Go rest." "Mom, Frank's cooking is amazing. Let him help you." Ivy teased from the doorway.

"You child! He's a guest, and you don't even know how to treat him properly." "I don't think Frank is a guest, Mom. You'd better get used to it-Frank's going to be staying with us." "I truly care about Ivy. I hope you can give us your blessing." "Of course. You're a good man." Genevieve smiled warmly. Finally, she could stop worrying about Ivy.

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