He scrutinized her, carefully scanning her from her head to her toes.
Everyone was unsure of what was going through his mind. Not even Anora, who's usually a master of reading faces.
They completely forgot about getting a proper outfit for Anora. She was wearing a plain blue dress and white sandals. It didn't look bad, but someone who came from a wealthy family would know that they were low-grade clothes
Terry was almost biting his fingers in hopes that Mr Nelson would find nothing suspicious
Jared kept hoping that the heavens would back them up. Mounts kept a stoic expression.
As though God heard Jared's prayers, Mr Nelson immediately dropped his walking stick, pulled Anora closer and engulfed her in a hug
“My grandson has got a good eye, eh? He married a beautiful one!”
All three men heaved a sigh of relief
Anora was quite surprised by the sudden hug. But it was comforting. At least, now she didn't feel as though she was walking on thin ice.
Still, she didn't know how to act and what to do. She merely stood there and let the old man hug her
After he pulled away, she mustered all her courage to say, “Welcome, grandfather; how was the trip?”
“What I hate the most is traveling. Having to sit in one spot for so long made my butt hurt. Let's not talk about me. Come, come, have a sit” Mr Nelson took Anora by the hand and took her to the living room
“So, what's your name? That boy never tells me every time I ask. All he says is that I'll meet you when I come. Where is he anyway? Why isn't he here with you to welcome me back home?”
Anora gave a side look to the three men. Jared nodded as though telling her to say what he had told her earlier
“He had something important to attend to at work. He'll be here soon”
“That kid and work. Does he think his work is more important? He should know that family comes first! I need to remind that kid of the things I've taught him!
Anora watched the old man in awe. Even though his words hinted towards anger, she was sure he loved his grandson very much. He wiggled his fists in the air and puffed his cheeks
He didn't look angry a bit. In fact, he looked cute. Anora almost burst into laughter at his failed anger attempt
“Grandfather, would you like to have a rest first? You just got back from a trip”
“Alright. I'll go to my house to have a rest. I'll be back here by 7. I want to see that boy when I return”
He gave Anora another hug before he got up. Anora helped him into the car and watched as they drove off. She felt oddly warm inside. The feeling of being loved felt…. nice
If only her father and mother loved her as much as Mr Nelson loves his grandson. Right! Her parents!! She almost forgot about them.
She needed to return to them to break the news. But the time was around five-thirty. If she went back home, she wasn't sure she'd make it back here before 7
So she decided to stay and go first thing tomorrow morning.
Anora turned back and went into the house. She met tons of shopping bags at the back of the couch where she sat earlier. She was sure it wasn't there before
“What are these?” She asked
“They are gifts that Eldest Master brought for you from Paris” Terry replied
Anora was taken aback. If she counted well, there were about thirteen bags there and they were mostly filled to the brim. She didn't know what to say and think for a moment?
Just what kind of family has she landed herself in?
Not to talk of the house that could compete with so many top hotels in terms of extravagance, beauty and sophistication, and win. When she went outside to walk Mr Nelson out, she sighted the garage
It didn't look like a garage at all! It looked like a motor company. There were a lot of cars there , cars of different models.
The fear that was subdued before began to surge. Had she stepped into something she couldn't handle?
No! Fear wasn't allowed! She already made her decision and she'll live up to it
Even though she said that, there was still an unsettled feeling resting inside her
“I'll take them up to your room. You can come with me too, so you'll freshen up and rest” Jared picked up some of the bags and went up the stairs
Mounts folded his arms and leaned against the wall. His eyes never left Anora even for a second.
As if finally realizing that someone was watching her, she turned to the side and met Mounts’s firm gaze
He lightly pulled his brows before leaving the house. He didn't bother taking the bags up or tending to Anora
Terry helped with the bags and led Anroa up to her room
She stood outside the room until Terry and Jared were done
“This is your room, madam. If you need anything, we'll be outside”Then, they bowed and left
Anora smiled and bowed back in response. She wasn't used to the treatment they were giving her. It was a good thing they already turned back, so they didn't see her bow
She entered the room and was shocked beyond words at what she saw. No, there was no word in the dictionary to describe how magnificent the room was
She's a lover of pink. But the harmonic blend of light grey, white and black was divine.
Anora stood in the middle of the room and looked around, patiently soaking the grandeur and the scent that seemed to intoxicate her
However, a thought hit her which caused her to stop
It was a man's bedroom! The decor, the color, the contrast, the belt that was hanging by the bathroom door, everything!!
It was their boss’s room. She immediately turned around and left the room. No, she wasn't going to sleep in the same room with another man! Even if that man is her own husband!
As she left the room and closed the door, her wrist was suddenly grasped by a much larger hand
“Who are you? What were you doing in my room?” A deep v oice reached her ears
His room? That means….
Anora gulped before she replied “Your wife”