My Wife Act Differently Behind Me novel Chapter 3188

Chapter 3188

"Mom, who said I didn't come back?" Just as they were discussing, Preston's somewhat indignant voice rang out, followed by his entrance from the hallway.

"There you are! Come here," Karen said happily, seeing Preston.

Preston quickly responded, "No thanks, I don't want to come over just to get a lecture."

Then, he looked at Nicole and motioned to her, "Come over here."

He showed up because he knew Nicole had a reason for calling everyone together. As the only single guy in the family, he dreaded the idea of facing his mom and aunts all at once.

Nicole, understanding what Preston was thinking, gave a small smile. "Why don't you come over here instead?"

Preston reluctantly approached and sat down near the couch.

"Grandpa," he greeted Benjamin before adopting an expression that said he was ready for the inevitable fuss.

"Sit down, let's talk," Benjamin shook his head gently, adding, "Everyone's just concerned about you."

"Yeah, I get it," Preston could only agree compliantly. 'What else can I do but listen?'

Nicole smiled before speaking up, "The reason I asked everyone to come today is to share some important news."

"Is it about you and Jared planning your wedding?" Gloria couldn't help but ask.

Nicole, slightly amused yet exasperated, responded, "Mom, that's not the priority right now. I have something more important to discuss."

Realizing her over-eagerness, Gloria felt a bit embarrassed and urged, "Go ahead, then." She acknowledged she might have gotten a little carried away without giving it much thought.

With a more serious tone, Nicole said, "I want to talk about Everett. Initially, I didn't want everyone to be aware, to avoid unnecessary worry. But after giving it some thought, it's about everyone's safety, so it's better to be informed and take precautions."