A Life Debt Repaid novel (John and Cordy) novel Chapter 1229

Everyone was charmed by Yelena in her little pink dress as she tamely brought the rings to Jay and Zoe.

"Thank you Yelena for bringing your parents your rings," the emcee said warmly, dropping to a crouch before Yelena. "Do you have anything to tell them?"

Yelena leveled her round, large eyes at Jay and Zoe, before talking into the microphone. "I want a little sister."

Everyone laughed at her words—with that goofiness, she was definitely Zoe's daughter.

Jay and Zoe laughed too—honestly, who taught her that?

In fact, Zoe had expected the emcee to ask something like that and even told Yelena while they were alone that she must wish them to be happy together forever.

She had made sure that Yelena remembered that, only for the girl to say something else entirely.

The emcee chuckled too and asked, "Not a brother?"

Yelena blinked. "Well, that is acceptable."

The adultlike tone left the whole hall laughing again, and Yelena suddenly said, "Actually, I want both. Daddy and Mommy should have twins! Then I don't have to choose."

There was yet another chorus of laughter, and the emcee could not help teasing, "Well, I'm sure your parents will remember your wish. So be a good girl and don't disturb them tonight, and your brother and sister will come soon."

"Really?" Yelena asked, before frowning. "I don't believe you."

"Why not?"

"Grandma told me the same thing… no, she told me many times not to disturb my parents when they are together in their room. But I've not gotten any siblings so far…"

Yelena trailed off, getting angrier with every word as the laughter below stage rang even louder.

Children are really innocent, are they not?