Chapter-136: Celia Yates becomes the adoptive daughter
Wendy Lark first opened a box numbered 1, which contained several sets of clothes she had worn and personal items, such as toiletries, a mirror, tea sets, tableware, and bedding. She packed up and took away everything she had used.
They are all top quality stuff. Mary flipped through the clothes curiously, "Why are they all men's clothes?" These sets of brocade clothes are made of high quality materials and finely crafted.
They are also equipped with hair crowns and belts, making them the gorgeous attire for noblemen. Wendy Lark smiled and said, "It was given to me by someone else. I wear it occasionally."
It's quite intimidating when I wear it to show off. She opened the second box and found four cloaks inside, brand new and never worn, which were gifts from Boss Pan to her. There were four boxes in total and Wendy Lark opened them all.
One box contained snacks and food. "Mom, please share some with the Family men who have a good relationship with my family."
"Good…." Both boxes were filled with furs, one high end and the other more ordinary. Mary was overjoyed. She no longer had to worry about the cold this winter. Wendy Lark picked out a green cloak and said, "Mom, this is for you. Cloaks are not for men or women."
Mary did not refuse and happily put it on to try it on. It was a little short, but very warm. Wendy Lark took a look and said, "This is made according to my body size, but it won't be a problem. If I modify it slightly, it can be a few inches wider."
"Okay, I understand." Mary was very afraid of the cold. It was already winter now. The further west she went, the colder the weather became. Sometimes she felt very cold at night.
Wendy Lark took out a pomegranate red cloak and handed it to Fourth Miss Yates, "This is for you. Thank you for saving my mother." Fourth Miss Yates was flattered. "No, no, this is what I should do."
"In my place, I reward meritorious deeds and punish mistakes. Rewards and punishments are clear." Wendy Lark thrust the pomegranate red cloak at her. "I'm a straightforward person. I don't like guessing. I just say what I want to say."
Miss Celia Yates took it silently. The delicate and smooth wool made her feel warm. It's already winter, and the weather is getting colder day by day, but she didn't prepare any winter clothes, so these thick clothes came at the right time.
Seeing her thin clothes, Wendy Lark was speechless. Didn't she bring clothes for all four seasons when she went out? "Have you thought about it? Do you want to be adopted as your adopted mother? As long as you behave yourself, I will protect you for a day."
"This is above my current situation..." Fourth Miss Yates now knows what it means to be Wendy Lark's sworn sister. Safety will not be a problem, and you may even live a good life. It is true that you are marrying above your station.
Mary interrupted her directly, "Then I will acknowledge you as my adopted daughter." This is a good choice for the fourth young lady and their second wife. First get through this road of exile, and then consider other things when you reach the border.
Fourth Miss Yates was not stupid. She bowed down and said, "Please accept my greeting, mother." Mary happily helped her up, "Let's get along well in the future, discuss everything, and have someone to rely on."
"Wendy, can you help me think about what kind of recognition gift should I prepare for Fourth Miss Yates?" Fourth Miss Yates pursed her lips and said, "Stepmother, my name is Celia Yates, you can just call me by my name."
"Okay, Celia." Wendy Lark hesitated for a moment, "Mom, I have some fabrics here, you can give them to Yates... Celia." Four pieces of medium quality cloth would make a very decent gift.
"Okay, let's do it this way. We'll hold a ceremony in public." This is also a way to announce it to everyone and shut others up. Wendy Lark made the decision directly, "Then tomorrow." The mother and daughter discussed the matter carefully and decided it.
Miss Celia Yates couldn't interrupt even if she wanted to. The wet nurse, on the contrary, felt relieved. With the protection of Miss Wendy Lark, they, the master and servant, should have a good life.
The next day, Wendy Lark gathered everyone together and announced the matter in public. Some people can't understand, what's going on? Daughter in law becomes adopted daughter? Smart people, however, understood it and said nothing after all it was Miss Wendy Lark's family affair.
A simple yet grand ceremony was held in front of everyone. Fourth Miss Yates knelt down and bowed to Wilson Lark and his wife, calling them her adoptive father and mother and presented them with the cloth shoes that had been made overnight.
Wilson Lark and his wife gave four pieces of cloth and openly acknowledged this adopted daughter. The status was decided, and everyone came forward to congratulate. Mary took out candies and snacks to distribute and everyone was happy for a moment.
After the ceremony was over, Wendy Lark called everyone over and said, "Now that everyone is here, I will talk about some rules. Everyone listen carefully." She took out a document covered with careful and neat writing and said.
"I am issuing the first order in the name of the 66th head of the Lark Family. From today on, the Family rules I have established will be used. There are 30 rules in total. Everyone must memorize them and follow them. Otherwise, there will be severe punishment."
Compared with the previous Family rules that were very messy, Wendy Lark's version is much simpler, but the requirements are also high. She distributed the papers, and the audience started to talk. "Ah, what does that mean?"
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