Chapter 1765
Cornelia chuckled, âLet the kids make their own decisions. When they grow up, if they want to be together, we wonât stand in their way. If not, we wonât force them.â
Jeremy kept silent, busily helping Cornelia with her food. No matter how many years passed, his affection for Cornelia only seemed to grow.
Steven grumbled, âMy little girl is so young. Stop eyeing her for your boy.â
His daughter was his heart, his treasure, his little pumpkin. The thought of her growing up and being swept away by some other man made Steven want to sharpen his axe.
Hannah suppressed a laugh and added more veggies to his plate, âHope is so brilliant, heâll probably have girls swooning over him left and right, and youâre still complaining?â
Steven was at a loss for words.
The way they looked at Hope was like future in-laws sizing up their son-in-law: one could never find him suitable enough, while the other liked him more with each passing day.e2
Lola raised her chubby little hands, âDaddy, I want Hope to hold me.â
Stevenâs face turned green at the thought, âMarc, keep an eye on your son. Donât let him charm my little girl every day.â
Jeremy placed the food in Corneliaâs bowl and then casually remarked, âMy son knows his boundaries, and he wonât steal your little pumpkin.â
Rosie watched the two children and gently caressed her belly. In a few months, her own baby would be joining this world. Conceiving had been a bit tough, but it was worth it.
Since she wasnât past the first trimester, it wasnât ideal to travel long distances. Lucas didnât want her to come, but couldnât persuade her otherwise, and they made the trip together.
He reached out and gently massaged her lower back, âAre you tired?â
Rosie replied, âNot at all. Iâm happy to be with everyone.â
Lucas called her his âsilly girl.â
At the table, three couples sat together, leaving Skyler the only singleton, but she didnât feel awkward as they were all close friends. Having her own career and a handful of good friends, that was the life Skyler had always pursued. No matter the difficulties, she didnât mind anymore; she was all about enjoying the moment.
While they reveled in their lively gathering, it only highlighted how solitary and forlorn Zavier felt standing outside the walls, but he didnât pity himself. Just being able to hear Skylerâs voice through the wall was a form of bliss for him.
-The End-
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