The Secret Heir's Return to Wealth and Love novel Chapter 2226

Ivy's spell of gloom didn't last too long. With Trista by her side, joy was never far away.

A gentle squeeze of Trista's tiny hand or a peck on her cheek could lift Ivy's spirits instantly.

As for Cory, he was the star of his school. Emerging from a swarm of classmates at the school gates, his reputation preceded him.

Their mother, Rosalynn, had been informed by the teachers long before.

Cory had, unsurprisingly, topped his class again and had swept all the competitions he entered that year, bagging the highest honors.

The school was over the moon, treating Cory like a good luck charm.d2

His academic laurels were a shining beacon for the school's upcoming admissions.

Hannah and others spotted Rosalynn from afar and enthusiastically waved and hopped about, each more eager than the last, and Sarah was the first to notice Trista.

Her eyes lit up as if she'd seen the cutest, fluffiest puppy, and she trotted over but kept a respectful distance, "Oh my gosh, she's so adorable!"

Ivy introduced them proudly, "This is my little sister Trista, my godparents' daughter!"

"And Trista is the cutest baby in the whole wide world," she added.

Even Paige couldn't help but chuckle.

Trista, sensing her mother's happiness, looked back at Rosalynn and giggled along, eliciting 'aww's from the girls.

When Cory caught sight of Trista, something crossed his mind.

He briskly ushered everyone to get in the car and head home, his farewells to his friends more perfunctory than usual.

As the car door shut and they drove away, Paige couldn't resist teasing, "Cory, sweetheart, I’m not the type to announce to the whole world that you're my future son-in-law before you're all grown up!"

Cory sighed in mock exasperation.