559 A Complete Family (1/2)

Birthdays had never been Darren's favorite. Especially his own that seemed to have become a reminder that he was abandoned by the same person who was supposed to bring warmth to him.

No, he never pitied himself for that.

The reason was the woman before him; Francesca Salvay. He really didn't know what he had done to deserve a mother like her. God was really not unfair to him. If he was abandoned by one mother than he was gifted with an even better one. No, he was gifted with the best mom in the world.

With a big smile, Francesca hugged her son who was a lot taller than her. ”Happy Birthday, my bestest boy! Also, congratulations!”

When she sniffled, he shook his head, ”Mama, you promised not to cry.”

Francesca pulled away cheerfully as she said, ”I'm not crying. Who said I'm crying?”

Darren squinted his eyes at her but didn't continue this topic. ”How do you know about our marriage? I was just about to tell you.”

Francesca smiled cheekily as she glanced at Xiu and pinched her daughter-in-law's nose saying, ”This adorable daughter of mine had already asked for my permission. How else would I know?”

Darren's eyes turned to Xiu as he said, ”You really are quick to take actions.”

Xiu rubbed the side of her neck saying, ”I couldn't possibly marry you without her permission. Even if I knew she won't have any issue, I still thought it's best to ask again. After all, she is our elder.”

Francesca clapped her hands saying, ”I feel blessed to have such a sensible daughter.” Then she held the hands of both of them and pulled them towards the sitting area.

Earlier, she was indeed going to Qiu Family House but with Xiu's message, she forgot all about it. She took the same elevator back up and troubled Ying to deliver the stuff to Qiu Family House. As for herself, she decided to wait for the newlyweds.

As she made them sit down, she looked at her hand as she started, ”I have prepared some words.” Both Darren and Xiu were curious about what she was doing as she began, ”May you have a harmonious union that lasts one hundred years.” Xiu pursed her lips while Francesca continued, ”May you live together until your hair turns white with old age brimming with mutual love and respect for each other.” She turned her hand and added joyfully, ”Also, may you soon give birth to a son. Oh, wait! I don't mind a daughter as well. Just a handful of grandchildren are all that's missing for now.”

Xiu who was trying to hide behind Darren's body buried her head in Darren's chest in embarrassment. Darren laughed at her reaction while giving his mother a thumbs-up. ”I wish all you said comes true as soon as possible.” Xiu hit his chest. ”But mama, did you looked up your words from the internet?”

Francesca scratched her chin as she asking, ”Was it that obvious?”

After a change of clothes when Darren and Xiu sat down for dinner with Francesca, Darren couldn't help asking, ”Mama, you didn't try to cook in your happiness, did you?”