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,”

to resurrect and he was not in the mood for such atmosphere.

don’t know why that spineless man is making me break this news instead of him. As some of us already 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 the

mean sister–in–law is

take the stage from me!!” Rex yelled but no

except Pink

you pregnant?” Brian asked.

it’s not a girl?”

went off on the table as everyone slowly turned to look at the smallest

smiled sheepishly, “Well, ahem… we haven’t

It’s better to be left in the dark.” He said and continued eating like he didn’t just

fun.

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

it?” he snorted and continued eating. But a moment later, he paused and turned his head to his mother, “Congratulations, Mom, Dad.

with the appetite to eat while everyone was trying hard

I thought someone needed a sibling?” Maverick asked nonchalantly.

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, the world is not a peaceful place, so why bring another child? Another point, I’m

on the table could hold back their laughter. What do you call

up but Maverick held her down. She chuckled and leaned toward Valen. “My child, are you scared that your baby sis–sibling would take your

when he saw how everyone was

cleared his throat and

does it matter? I’ve seen it happen on TV anyway. The new

child is always the most loved. Do you know why? Because they are the first. Also, some of them go through thick and thin

see how you get my mother’s attention when the new

protect the junior ones and I tell you, it makes you feel