Contract Marriage: The Replacement Groom

472 Valen’s jealousy

Brian flew over the next day to see his family. He was welcomed by Jeslyn and Valen at the airport, When they got home, Jeslyn made a delicious meal for the whole family, which consisted of every member of the second branch of the Lu family, including Pink, Piper, Kim and of course, Rex.

Maverick and Jeslyn were sharing the same seat as the dining seats weren’t enough. Two more chairs would have fit in, but Maverick chose to have his wife sit on his thigh while Brian took her seat.

“You like the food?” Jeslyn asked her brother.

“You’re a wonderful cook,” Brian smiled nervously.

Silence filled the table again. After a while, he looked at Jeslyn, “Sister, I’m sorry.”

“What are you sorry for? You didn’t wrong me.”

“I’m sorry that I couldn’t render help when you needed me the most. I was locked away and just managed to get out today,”

“Wow, somebody is going crazy,” Rex whistled.

“Indeed. Ever since he returned two weeks ago, he has been searching for my mom, all the while, locking me in my room. I was only able to escape because my Manager and Assistant helped. I’m sure he’ll throw a fit when he returns.”

Jeslyn sighed, “You’ve suffered as much as I did… by the way, have you heard anything from Ms. Nancy?”

“No, I tried all the possible ways to reach her but failed.” He looked sad as he said that.

Piper, who was sitting beside him, held his hand and smiled with her eyes. “Everything will be fine. I’m sure she’ll return soon.”

so too,”

throat and changed the topic. Sorrow was starting to resurrect and

know,” he cast a fleeting glance at Maverick. “Our family shall be welcoming a new member soon. In other words, my brother failed to fulfil

You mean sister–in–law is pregnant?!” Piper’s excited voice boomed.

one, don’t take the stage from me!!” Rex

except Pink who was all

are you pregnant?” Brian

not a girl?”

as everyone slowly turned to look at the smallest member on the

“Well, ahem… we haven’t checked the gender.”

be left in the dark.” He said and continued eating like he didn’t just ruin

fun.

tapped Valen’s plate with his cutlery and asked, “Young man, why did you

to his mother, “Congratulations, Mom,

was the only one with the appetite to eat while everyone was trying hard not to laugh at his

someone needed a sibling?” Maverick asked

was long ago. Besides, Mom is too young to have two kids… Look, she’s sitting on your lap. Only children do that. Also, the house is occupied and there’s no room for another kid. Again,

back their laughter. What do

but Maverick held her down. She chuckled and leaned toward Valen. “My child, are you scared that your baby sis–sibling would take your place?” (1)

saw how everyone was staring at him, urging him

The child cleared his throat

it happen on TV anyway. The new baby always gets

“There’s an unspoken rule. The first child is always the most loved. Do you know why? Because they are the first. Also, some of them go through thick and thin with their mothers… best of all, the next sibling only

thought. ‘Let’s see how you get my mother’s attention when the new baby comes around, he snorted.

get to protect the junior ones and I tell you, it makes you feel like a hero!”