Chapter 498 - Detour (2/2)

They walked inside the loghouse with Jacob's hand on J's lower back. Peter followed them.

”Where are Mom and Dad?” J asked Peter while looking around the loghouse searching for any traces of her parents which she hasn't seen for a while.

”They are under the oak tree,” Peter replied and lead them at the back of the house.

As expected, J thought internally.

They passed by the pool and the guest house. Not far away they saw a huge oak tree and under it is an outdoor sofa set where President Martin and Madam Victoria are watching Timothy playing.

Timothy? J was surprised. She searched around for any traces of Diana but she is nowhere to be found. Why is Timothy with her parents?

”President Martin, Madam Victoria. Miss J and Chairman Parker have arrived.” Peter announced their presence.

”Sweetheart!” Madam Victoria eventually rise up from her seat and rushed to J. She hugged her tightly. ”We were expecting you a day earlier. Did something happen?” Madam Victoria asked with concern.

”Nothing major Mom. Just some bumps on the road.” Jacob avoided telling Madam Victoria what really happened to keep her from getting worried.

”Why is Timothy here? Where is Diana?” J asked then she called out to Timothy. ”Come here little buddy, Auntie missed you.” J is exceptionally gentle towards children. Jacob has noticed it whenever she interacts with the twins as well.

”Timothy has been here since after Christmas. Diana still has her duty but Leo already went to Lotus City to pick her up. She will be spending the New Year here as well. I heard that Jacob gave her a vacation leave for the New Year.” Madam Victoria replied looking at her daughter and Timothy adoringly. She suddenly wished for a grandson of her own.

J looked at Jacob gratefully. Thankful that he gave Diana a chance to spend quality time with Leo and Timothy. Although Leo and Diana were already married, most of the time, they were separated because of the distance of their work. J feels apologetic towards Diana.

She wanted Diana to give up her job at the hospital but she knows that she will reject her idea. Diana values her career and her promise to look after J for Madam Victoria.