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,”

his throat and changed the topic. Sorrow was starting to resurrect and he was not in the mood for such atmosphere.

he cast a fleeting glance at Maverick. “Our family

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

please, little one, don’t take the stage from me!!” Rex yelled but no one heard

on Jeslyn, except

are you pregnant?” Brian asked.

hope it’s not a girl?”

slowly turned to look at the smallest member

we haven’t checked

be left in the dark.” He said

fun.

with his cutlery and asked, “Young man, why did you ruin my

to his mother, “Congratulations, Mom, Dad. But you did

one with the appetite to eat while everyone was

needed a sibling?” Maverick asked

sitting on your lap. Only children do that. Also, the house is occupied and there’s no room for another kid. Again, the world

hold back their laughter. What do you call

toward Valen. “My child, are you scared that your baby sis–sibling would take your

when he saw how everyone was staring at him, urging him to deny

cleared his throat

seen it happen on TV

go through thick and thin with their mothers… best of all, the next sibling only gets the love their older ones leave behind. So,

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

tell you, it makes you feel like a hero!” Rex