Twins in Her Womb (Bianca and Luke Crawford novel) novel Chapter 3285

Tommy asked, “Daddy, would you say this is a case of wasting a golden opportunity?”

“I’d say so,” replied Luke. Even though two million dollars might not be much to them, it was a lot of money for an average family.

If Jean had decided to turn his life around, find a job with his degree, and use that two million as a foundation, he could have lived comfortably.

Luca was still a bit puzzled. “But didn’t Mr. Mallory give them more than a million?”

“Chances are, the rest was squandered away,” answered Luke.

Luca’s eyes widened. “How did he blow through that much money?”

“He’s always been reckless with money, and with Anna spoiling him, it wouldn’t take long to spend the rest,” replied Luke.

Luca thought he had a point and said nothing more.

…

After seeing off all the guests, Percy settled the bill with the hotel and walked into the bridal suite.

Nina had already changed into a red dress, with all the heavy jewelry removed and packed away.

“Are all the guests gone?” Upon seeing Percy enter the room, Nina smiled and asked.

“Yes, all gone. Got everything packed?” asked Percy.

“Yeah, the dress and jewelry are in these suitcases. Once they’re loaded into the car, we can head out,” answered Nina.

“Alright, let’s go,” Percy responded as a few bodyguards came in to carry the suitcases.

These were priceless items, so Percy hired security to handle them.

As they left, Nina noticed they were not going through the same gates they had entered earlier. “Why are we leaving this way?”

“It’s easier,” explained Percy. “The main gates are crowded with guests.”

“But the bodyguards went that way.” Nina noticed that. Then, something clicked in her mind. Frowning, she asked, “Is Jean at the main gates?”

“Honey, it’s our wedding day. Let’s not worry about people who’ll spoil your mood.” Percy gently squeezed her hand.

Nina smiled. “So, it’s true, then?”

Percy felt helpless. He truly did not want her to be bothered by this.

Nina continued, “I’m not upset. I already knew what was going on, and I know Luca handled the issue for me from the start.”

“You knew?” Percy was surprised. Who told her?

“Of course, I knew! Even though you and Luca didn’t say anything, some guests mentioned it, and I overheard. They tried to make a scene at the reception, didn’t they? They claimed to be my mother and brother even though they didn’t have invitations.

"If I hadn’t warned the staff ahead of time, they might’ve let them in. I’m just surprised they're waiting outside after being kicked out.”

She did not think Anna and Jean were the type to have that much patience.

Unless they ran out of money, they would not stick around and waste their time like this.

However, it had only been a few months since the last incident. Had they blown through all their money so quickly?

“Jean is a spender. He can’t get anything right and wasted all the money,” said Percy. He had been keeping tabs on them for a while.

However, those were Jean’s choices, and he did not intervene.

Some people were like that. Even if he stepped in and tried to help, they might listen for a while, but could they really listen forever?

The answer was no.

Jean was the type who did not take advice.

Nina was about to say that since Anna valued money so much, she should not have let Jean waste it.

“If she could oppose it, would Jean have squandered all that money?” questioned Percy.

Nina nodded. Anna would probably be driven mad by Jean.

However, all the things between them had already been settled. The rest was no longer her concern.

…

On the other hand, Jean's and Anna’s legs were aching from standing.

They watched luxury cars leave one after another but did not see the main wedding car. They could not help but frown.

When the guards confirmed the last car had left, they closed the gates.

Jean hurried over, pulling out a cigarette and offering it to the security guard. “Hey, why are you closing the gates already?”

The guard did not take the cigarette and replied calmly, “There’s no one left inside. Of course, we’re closing the gates.”

“How could there be no one? The main wedding car hasn’t come out yet,” Jean replied with his brows furrowed together.

The guard rolled his eyes and said, “In a hotel this size, the fire department wouldn’t let us operate if we didn't have multiple entry and exit points.”

Jean felt as though he had been struck by lightning.

Did that mean Nina had already left through another exit?

That was impossible!

“Are you messing with us?” Jean asked skeptically. Still, he had never been to such an upscale place, so he was not entirely sure.

“Why would I mess with you?” The security guard frowned. “Are you really the bride’s family? Why are you being treated so poorly?”

Jean did not answer. He walked over to Anna, looking dejected, and said, “That damn Nina left through another exit.”