331 How long you two want to be sulking over a small matter? (1/2)

Jeremy smiled seeing her fretful expression. Why was she so scared? It was just his grandma. Well, yes, she was quite a dragonish woman but he knew everything she did and said was for Ryn's own good.

He flicked the signal tab to the right once they reached the junction toward the mansion. He saw her face turned paler and she murmured something under her breath. Maybe she was trying to calm herself.

”Don't worry. Grandma won't swallow you,” he tried to make her feel better but all he received was a sharp glare from her. He pursed his lips but no longer say a word. He just let her deal with her worry by herself.

He slowed down when the car entered the small lane. The automatic gate was already opened to let them in. The security guard in charge of the entrance already saw the car and was aware of him coming. Jeremy lowered the window and waved at the guards like usual.

He then changed the gear and let the car ran even faster. He had to drive for another fifteen minutes before they finally could see the mansion. He parked at his usual spot and looked at her… and smiled.

”Hey, why are you still closing your eyes like that? We've arrived,” he said gently.

She opened her eyes slowly and looked around. Then, she released the grip on the safety belt and made a show of brushing off invisible dust on her shirt and jeans.

He grinned seeing her action. He knew she was trying to steal more time before meeting the family. Honestly, he was a bit puzzled with her reaction. This was not the first time she met Grandma Long. And besides, they were officially together so it was just a matter of time for her to meet the whole clan especially the dowager.

He got out and stopped the butler from coming. Then, he went to Ryn's side to open the door for her.

She made no move of going out. She kept on brushing the 'dust' and 'dirt' that only she could see.

”Come on, sweetheart. They're waiting for us,” he whispered, aware that she still did not want others to know about their relationship. He glanced at the butler and nodded his head at the elder man, telling him silently that he got this. The butler did not have to come to welcome both of them.

”I am still not-”

”Do you want me to call 'sweetheart' loudly?” he asked with a grin.

”You won't dare,” she hissed, her nostril flared.

”Then, let's go. Don't waste any more time,” he said.

Of course, in front of the elder man, she gave a warm smile. The butler smiled back and announced loudly about their arrival.

”You are finally here,” Mika cried as she rushed toward Ryn. Jason followed behind as he scratched his head. The elders followed behind with the dowager used her dragon head wooden cane loudly.

”You are finally here,” the eldest woman said.

”Madam,” Ryn hurriedly untangled herself from Mika and went to the dowager to greet politely.

”Hmph…” the dowager gave her a look before turned around and walked to the living room with the help of her daughter-in-law.

”Err… uncle, aunty,” Ryn greeted weakly. Her legs went weak after receiving such a glare but she managed to control herself. So scary. Why was the dowager having a bad mood when she arrived? Had she done something wrong? What did she do?

”Don't worry about her. She just wants to win in everything,” Mika coaxed her best friend. She knew Ryn was feeling awkward and worried. She hugged Ryn tightly, happy to finally reunite with her best friend. They had been separated for months but it felt like years. She missed Ryn so much.

”What did you two argue about? Isn't everything all planned out already?” Ryn frowned, already forgetting about her worry over the dowager's dissatisfaction.

”She wanted to invite so many people whom I don't even recognize. Isn't this my wedding, Ryn? Should I have the say of who I want to invite? Right, love?” Mika turned to look at Jason who immediately nodded his head.