Chapter 439 - Delicious cake (1/2)

Sarah and Aiden joined them for lunch.

JoAnna observed that both of them look tired, but happy. She suppressed her curiosity and the need to tease them. It's her younger sister, after all.

”If there are no problems, two of us will head out tomorrow.” Sarah announced while glancing at JoAnna and Jeff, expecting some confirmation.

Jeff gave a small nod. ”So far there are no issues.”

Aiden added. ”If anything comes up, you know how to reach us.”

”Are you going to see your kids?” JoAnna assumed they will go to the Cabin to see seven kids from Africa who are there training with Stella and learning with two tutors that are staying there currently.

”Kids?!!” Elanor and Oscar asked in unison. Even their confused expressions matched.

”Not our kids.” Aiden vaguely answered without lifting his head. He was focused on the food.

”Whose kids then?” Elanor almost jumped out of her chair.

”They adopted some kids from Africa.” Jeff said with a smirk. He was in a good mood and decided to give some hard time to his brother and Sarah.

”Adopted?! How come we don't know about that?” Elanor felt that she is on the verge of hyperventilating. Adopting a child is a big deal, and it seems they adopted more than one!

Sarah grimaced at Jeff. He did that on purpose! She faced Elanor and tried to explain, but without mentioning the part about a country in central Africa and other dangerous things. ”We didn't adopt them. They don't have a family, so we took them in.”

”How is that different from adopting?” Elanor's anxiousness was increasing.

Oscar didn't show any visible reaction. He was observing them with a light frown on upper half of his face.

Sarah was not sure how to answer this. She looked at Aiden for help, but he pretended not to be there. He just wanted to eat in peace. However, he could not ignore Sarah's pleading look. Aiden looked at his mother. ”Big brother and Anna picked a wedding date.”

Elanor's focus immediately shifted to JoAnna and Jeff. ”Really? When? Is it this year? I hope it's not too soon… we need time to invite people and organize everything…”

Aiden accomplished his mission and kept his focus back on food.

Sarah was grateful for his assistance but didn't want to interrupt his meal. 'I will thank him… later.' She patted his thigh under the table and saw him smile in response.

For the rest of the lunch, Elanor was probing Jeff and JoAnna about the wedding.

Only after lunch, JoAnna got a breather. They went outside to sit in the shade on an elegant outdoor furniture, next to the swimming pool while maids prepared refreshments and cake.

”I didn't get an answer. Where are you going?” JoAnna asked Sarah.

”Vegas.”

”You are not getting married, are you?” JoAnna half teased, and half asked seriously. Knowing how Sarah likes to avoid attention and crowds, when they get married, it will probably be something that no one knows about. JoAnna could already imagine them showing up and announcing: 'We are married!' Her imagination was running wild while thinking who her sister's witness will be, a man dressed up as Elvis, or Marylin Monroe impersonator.

Sarah grimaced at JoAnna. ”If we are about to elope, I would not tell you we are going to Vegas.”

”True. But I still had to check.” JoAnna admitted, and continued questioning. ”Why Vegas? Gambling?” There was a trace of panic in JoAnna's voice.

”They are attending a conference related to computer security.” Jeff had to interject. He will not let his fiancée suffer injustice by not getting her answers right away. Even if the other party is her sister.

JoAnna relaxed hearing that the reason is a conference, but next Jeff's question directed at Sarah made her tense again.

”Why are you going a earlier?”