Chapter 95 Returning to the Kins Residence to Retrieve the Household Registration.
Fanny was taken aback for a few seconds, not expecting her usually indifferent brother Zacharias to concern himself with such matters.
âAngela got into the car too quickly. I didnât see, Fanny hesitated, then looked up at Christopher beside her. âIf it was Jonathanâyouâre here tooâwouldnât he have come down and said hello?â
But Fannyâs words, when heard by others, took on a different meaning immediately.
If the person in the car was indeed Jonathan, why would Angela hide him from sight? This indirectly confirmed Fannyâs worry that Angela had hooked up with some other man, someone unsavory.
Scarletâs countenance turned grim in response. However, she didnât flip out. Instead, her tone was incredibly distant. âOur family canât afford such a daughter.â
âWhen we get home, immediately have the servants pack her things and throw them out!â George thundered, his voice and demeanor stern, his face growing grimmer by the second.
âDad, Mom please donât be hasty. It might just be a misunderstanding.â Fanny seemed startled by Georgeâs outburst and hurriedly explained, looking on the verge of tears. âItâs my fault. I shouldnât have brought this upâ¦â
Christopher wrapped an arm around Fanny, comforting her, while stealing glances at George, who was now brimming with anger.
âMy cousin rarely leaves the house. He probably doesnât know Iâm here today. Iâll ask him when I get back.â He tightened his grip on Fannyâs hand.
George had acted in a fit of rage earlier inside the hotel, showing no concern for Angelaâs wellâbeing.
Although he didnât love Angela, witnessing Georgeâs violent punishment of her left him somewhat shocked.
Last time, after Angela woke up in the hospital, Christopher had overheard nurses gossiping that she had been severely beaten by her father as soon as she regained consciousness. He initially thought the severity had been exaggerated, especially since Angela was Georgeâs biological daughter and that she had already sustained injuries previously. But now, het started having doubts.
Fanny nestled in Christopherâs embrace, squeezed his hand tightly, then lifted her head, her expression filled with worry as she spoke, âIf it really was Jonathan, be careful what you say in M M Chapter 95 Returning to the Kins Residence to Retrieve the Householdâ¦
front of your future sisterâinâlaw. Donât mention todayâs incident, lest she misunderstand.â
Christopherâs heart sank at her words.
Samuel, on the other hand, sneered, âHow can you still be making excuses for her at this point, Fanny?
Whether itâs with Jonathan or any other man, sheâs a despicable third wheel. Whatâs the difference?â
Fanny hesitated to speak further, which only fueled their anger further.
Seeing their reaction, she slightly lowered her head, a hint of a smile flickering across her lips, concealing the fleeting amusement in her eyes.
12:43 On the other side, Angela was about to release Jonathanâs hand, which she used to assist herself into entering the vehicle, when she grabbed it again, asking, âWhy is your hand so cold, Jonathan?â
Then she clasped his large palm with both hands, blowing warm air onto his hand and rubbing it back and forth.
âIs it because youâre not dressed warmly enough? Itâs winter now. You canât sacrifice your health over fashion or inconvenience. You have to stay warm. Besides, braving the cold doesnât do your blood circulation good either.â
Angela would become a chatterâbug whenever something related to her profession arose. As she nagged, she would even glance at him sideways. âYour legs have been hurting again recently, havenât they?â
Although it never snowed in Riverdon, the season would always bring forth a damp coldness, which was even more unbearable.
Jonathanâs hands subtly stiffened as he squinted. No woman had ever rubbed his hands like this just to warm them up.
He grew up surrounded by all sorts of people, and both his grandfathers educated him on weighing the pros and cons, strategizing, and mastering the art of control. Thus, the people. around him were either valuable or worthless.
âItâs⦠manageable.â Jonathan lowered his gaze.
After rubbing for a while, Angela suddenly realized Jonathan might think she was taking advantage of him. So, she stopped and drew her hand. âWarmer now?â
Chapter 95 Returning to the Kitis Residence to Retrieve the Household Bon 1244 154 Exa With the external warmth disappearing abruptly, Jonathan frowned and replied soberly, âStill a bit cold.â
Angela widened her eyes in surprise. After a moment, she reached for his hand again.
âDo you like the room May arranged for you? Sheâll be in charge of the daily affairs of the house fro now on. If you need anything, just let her know.â
Jonathanâs voice brought Angela back to reality in an instant. She exclaimed softly and instinctively answered his question, seriously thinking for a moment. âI think itâs great. Iâm satisfied with everything, and I donât think thereâs anything lackingâ¦â
Then, Angela suddenly remembered the betrothal cash. It was a huge sum, millions. Just thinking about it made her panic.
With thought inchoate, she looked out the window at the scenery, gradually realizing they werenât en route to Lawson Residence.
âWhere are we heading, Jonathan? Arenât we going home?â
âWeâre going to the Kins Residence, Jonathan replied briefly.
âThe Kins Residence?â Angela blinked, feeling a little confused.
âTo retrieve your household registration.â
At that, letters from the perpetual calendar flashed across Angelaâs mindâa good day for engagements and weddings.
âAre you suggesting that we sign our marriage certificate once I retrieve my household registration?â
Never did she expect to get engaged and married on the same day.
Jonathan was truly a businessman. His every next step was fast and unexpected, leaving her defenseless.
And so, she remained in a daze throughout the journey until they were about to arrive at their destination when Angela realized that she had been holding Jonathanâs hand the entire time.
Before long, the car pulled over in front of Kins Residence.
Angela quickly released his hand as she opened the door.
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There was a striking red MercedesâBenz parked outside the villa, presumably Christopherâs birthday gift to Fanny.
In her memory, Christopher only achieved true financial freedom after Jonathanâs death. This birthday gift must have cost him dearly.
Concerned that Jonathan would have trouble moving about freely, Angela quickly suggested after getting out of the car, âWait here for me, Jonathan. Oliver alone will suffice. Iâll be back before you know it.â
Then, she trotted to the gates and pressed the doorbell.
Meanwhile, Oliver glanced inside the car, vaguely seeing the extraordinarily handsome silhouette that exuded a deep and serene air.
âJust do as she says. Keep her safe.â
Oliver nodded in acknowledgment and quickly chased after Angela.
The Kins Family housekeeper was the one to come out. She first took a gander at Angelaâs face and then checked out her outfit before finally muttering, âMiss Kins, youâre back.â
Over the years Angela lived in this household, the housekeeper only ever addressed her as Miss Kins and never Miss Angela. However, the housekeeper would affectionately call Fanny âMiss Fanny, making her, the genuine young lady of the Kins Family, seem more like an outsider.
âMm,â she replied indifferently.
Seeing that the housekeeper showed no intention of stepping aside, Oliver strode forward with an icy demeanor. He extended his strong and powerful arm and yanked the gate violently.
With a loud crash, the door fell apart.