Chapter 924 - Skin You Alive (1/2)

Whether Rowan Derek Salvay became elders' favorite grandson or not is a discussion for another time. But that little tiger certainly became the instant favorite of the younger generation. Neither Asteria was willing to let him go nor was Ava. Both little girls had fallen in love with this little bun.

Apparently, Jackie was also ignored by Ava since she found a cute, round baby with beautiful grey eyes blinking at her and giving her a toothless grin.

Xiu was really surprised that her dear son who had been giving her a headache for a month was so well-behaved in this crowd. Rowan was like a fish in water, so comfortable that it felt like he had always been a part of this family.

As she said, he was her scheming son. He certainly held back his bad habits to irritate her only while being the best baby before everyone else to gather all the love and praises. Oh, and it seems this little one was already fond of praises like his mother.

”Regi,” Francesca called out to Darren. ”I have something to tell you both.”

Xiu also put down her chopsticks and looked at Francesca, ”What is it, Mama?”

Francesca bit her lips and took a while before she lifted her left hand. Xiu gasped at the big diamond ring perched on her ring finger while Darren blanked out for a second. ”I'm getting married.”

While Darren was blanked out, Xiu jumped up and hugged Francesca tightly, ”Congrats, Mama!” She held her hand to look at the ring in excitement. ”This is beautiful.”

Francesca looked at Darren who still stood still and felt apprehensive. ”Regi...” She called out again.

Xiu slapped his shoulder, ”What are you blanking out for?”

Darren was pulled out of his daydreaming and he stepped up to engulf his mother in his arms, ”Congratulations, Mama! I'm so happy for you.”

”Really?” asked Francesca.

Darren nodded his head, ”I am.” He took a pause to ask, ”Are you happy?”

”Very.”

Darren kissed her head, ”Then what's the worry? Didn't I tell you, your happiness is my happiness? I only blanked out because this came as a surprise so suddenly. But I really am happy for you.”

Francesca could finally put her heart at ease when she heard this from her son.

”Mama, when is the wedding?” inquired Xiu. ”Give me the date, I'll arrange everything for the wedding. I'm already so excited.”

Francesca chuckled seeing Xiu's excitement and asked, ”Will you even have time now?”

”Why not?” retorted Xiu.

Francesca pointed at Rowan saying, ”Babies can be a handful. You might not even be able to find some time for yourself with him around.”

Xiu waved her off, ”Don't worry about my son. He is just like me. He loves to eat and sleep. I won't let him get in the way.”

”Mama, you should let Sweets accompany you.” Darren also agreed with his wife.

”But we aren't planning a grand wedding,” said Francesca.