“And don’t think I don’t know how many grievances you’ve secretly made my daughter suffer all these years!”
Franklin wanted to spill everything, but Janine held him back—not for Hannah but not to embarrass her younger brother in public.
All in all, Janine still cared about her brother.
“Dad, no need to go on.” She chuckled. “Today’s party is to welcome me home. You really shouldn’t get angry. Let’s enjoy ourselves and relax!”
“Yeah, Grandpa,” Cordelia said with a smile. “I was wrong just now too. I shouldn’t throw a tantrum and say that I want to go back to my parents. I’ve married Zephyr, I’ll be where my husband is!”
“Mm, our Cordelia’s the best!” Franklin grinned widely. “But… I heard that old Hamerton geezer say that Zephyr’s married into the Irwins? He should be going back to your parents with you then!”
“Grandpa, uh…” Cordelia could barely hold back her laugh.
Zephyr, who had been observing from the side, widened his eyes when he heard that.
“How’s that possible, grandpa!” Cordelia approached her husband and held his hand, saying softly, “It was just a joke. I couldn’t bear to let my husband do that!”
It was as if her eyes were stars glittering when she looked at him.
“I’m his wife,” she said softly. “Forever and ever.”
Zephyr felt like his heart melted. As he held Cordelia’s hand, she was the only one in his eyes.
Franklin giggled like a child and shot everyone else a look that stopped them from third-wheeling here.
Janine waited until Cordelia and Zephyr were done staring into each other’s eyes before she pulled him aside and nagged. “Be more focused when you take care of Cordelia at home, got it? And where were you when Hannah was blabbering bullsh*t!? Where’s your voice when it’s needed!?”
Zephyr was rendered speechless. Did he even need to say a word when his mother and wife worked together so well and aggressively?
No one would listen to him even if he did say something!
“Mom, what’s the matter?” Cordelia came over, worried.
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