Chapter 1123 - Happy birthday, Jeff (7) (2/2)

She is happy for her friend. Now that Penny is financially settled and back with Ben, Emma thought how they will not get to share an apartment. It's a pity because Emma is confident that Penny would be an amazing roommate. But she will still give Penny that penthouse as a gift.

”When are we going to have a baby?”, Charlie's lips moved against Emma's ear.

Emma craned her neck to look at her fiancé. ”There are several things that should come first. Right?”

”Sure. I will arrange for you to meet with my family, and then we can get married.”

Jarred warned Charlie to delay introducing Emma to the rest of the Smiths as much as possible, but if they are about to get married, he can't postpone it much longer. He does not want to hide Emma, it will make it look like he is ashamed of her and he knows that Emma has confidence issues. He is proud to be with her, and he will make sure Emma knows it.

Charlie heard stories from his Uncle how ruthless his cousins can be, and he understands that Emma will be in danger, but… he is too selfish. He wants to be with Emma, and he will NOT allow anyone to get in-between them. Even if they are from his family. Charlie will make sure to talk to Emma, to warn her about the possible threats, and he will also talk with Jeff and JoAnna as well. He is confident that they can help him keep his future wife safe, at least with some advices. He will also talk with Sarah and Aiden about them training his bodyguards. They spoke about it earlier, but then Aiden was hurt so that topic was pushed aside. It's time to bring it up again.

”Before we get married, you should meet my family as well.”

Emma's words pulled Charlie out of his thoughts.

”Your family?”

”I have a mother and three brothers.”

Charlie's expression showed how surprised he is. Emma never mentioned her family, and they know each other for months!

Emma shifted in her seat a bit awkwardly. ”I guess I don't talk about where I came from. My father died long ago, at least that is what my mom says. I suspect that he left us. In any case, it was a long time ago and I barely remember him. I am the oldest out of four kids. My mom raised us and… that's it.”

”How come I didn't see you calling home or going for a visit?”

”My mom didn't approve me leaving Seattle area. Since I came here, we are out of touch. But I hope that you can meet with her, so that she knows I am doing fine and not to worry about me.”

”Isn't she worried now that you are not calling?”

”Occasionally I email my brother, and I send her money every month. She should know I'm alive and doing well enough to work, otherwise payments would stop. My mom struggled to keep us on the right path, and since I started working I am giving her a portion of my income with hope that she can live a better life now that she is getting older.”

Charlie saw that Emma is uncomfortable. He smiled while thinking that even her insecurity is adorable. ”I would love to meet your family. Your mother must be an amazing woman to raise a daughter like you.”

Emma lowered her gaze. ”Yes. She is an amazing woman.”

”Are they in Seattle?”

Emma confirmed.

”How about we go next weekend?”

The way Emma looked at Charlie told him that she approves.

It took her few seconds to respond: ”OK. I will check with my brother, to make sure they are all home.”

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