559 A Complete Family (2/2)
”I wanted to,” said Francesca honestly. Darren's expressions shifted visibly. ”But I didn't want both of you to end up on a hospital bed on your wedding night. So, I discarded that plan.”
Darren heaved a sigh of relief while Xiu pointed at the dishes on the table asking, ”Then all of this...”
”Oh, these...” Francesca drawled her words mysteriously before patting Xiu's head as she went on, ”Isn't this all because of you?”
”Me?” Xiu was confused. She certainly had done nothing then why?
Francesca chuckled at Xiu's adorable look of confusion as she said, ”Brother Zimen asked his personal chef to come here to prepare this feast for you and Darren. I assume he already knows about your marriage.”
Xiu had a look of realization before her lips curled up. ”He knows. But I didn't know he'd do something like this as well.” Xiu really had no idea what was she feeling right now. She already knew that Xin Zimen was exceptionally good to her but now it seemed like she really couldn't fathom just how good he was to her. Was it all because he now knew that she was his niece?
”As long as you're not the one who cooked this all, then all is well.”
Darren earned himself a smack on his head from his mother for that remark and glare from his wife. He already knew that his wife was gonna take his mother's side in the future but did she have to start so soon?
As they ate with gusto, Xiu was lost in the taste of the delicious food. She didn't know how Xin Zimen got to know what she liked to eat but everything on the table was exactly the way she liked it. His thoughtfulness was really touching which urged Xiu to eat without any care. And just as Darren had noticed before, there was a very clear increase in her appetite.
”Xiu, who else knows about your marriage?” questioned Francesca since Xiu had clearly told her to keep it a secret from everyone else for now.
”Apart from you and Ah-Xin, only my Clara mom and Uncle Jing knows. Since they both had been very caring and loving, I had to ask for their permission as well.” Xiu knew what she owed or to whom she owed. If Clara and Jing Ge had treated her like their own daughter, it'd be wrong to go behind their back when taking such a big step in her life. That's why she chose to inform them beforehand.
Even though Jing Ge was clearly a bit reluctant to let her marry just like that. Her persistence eventually bore fruit.
Francesca nodded in agreement, ”That reminded me, I have to meet them as well. Let's visit them tomorrow. You both have to pay your respect as well.”
Xiu pressed her lips together before nodding her head, ”Clara mom invited us over tomorrow.”
Darren silently listened to the mother and daughter pair talking without any intention of interrupting. He really liked this comfortable atmosphere. Finally, his family was complete.