“Shut your mouth!”
Allen shouted and coldly glared at Johnny.
But Johnny noticed that when he was praising her for being beautiful, his brother had the look of satisfaction and gently smiled. It was like he had just discovered a piece of prime land.
At the same time, Johnny was aware that he needed to have a good relationship with his sister-in-law in case he got into trouble with his brother, Belle can help to ease the tension.
When he thought about the future, he started to warm up to Belle. He sat down at the table and started to serve food to Belle.
Soon after, Belle’s plate was stacked high and looking at the full plate she couldn’t help but feel the kinship. It was a long time since she was showered with concern. Her heart was as full as her plate was.
When she was young, her mother also used to cook up a table full of her favorite dishes. Her mother and father competed to dish the food for her to eat. At that time, she would think that she was the most fortunate girl on earth. With a loving family, parents who loved and doted on her, and a home that others envy.
It was because those days made others too envious which led to the disappearance of her mother. Even when she used the powers of Dark Night, she couldn’t find her mother.
From then on, the family lost its warmth and happiness.
Allen noticed that Belle’s expression had a look of sadness and hurt, and thought that she was not feeling well. He anxiously asked, “Are you alright?”
“I’m okay, it’s been a long time since I’ve eaten at home. I’m a little emotional.” Belle’s petite face was full of content and smiled at Allen.
This was a simple statement but a rush of feelings came over him and made his deep black eyes look dazed.
He extended his hands and reached for her dark long smooth hair and tenderly said, “We’ll eat at home from now on, I’ll cook and you’ll just be responsible for eating.”
“Okay!” Belle’s petite face lighted up happily and smiled widely.
It was as if Johnny was invisible before the two of them. He sniffed and lowered his head and continued to eat, his heart was getting heavy.
This brother just got married and now he was already henpecked. He already agreed to cook for her every day, what can’t he do?
He wondered how the people of Freemantle City will think when they find out his brother had started to cook for his wife. He was certain that a lot of people will be absolutely shocked.
“Brother, when will you take Belle to visit Grandpa and Grandma? They will be extremely happy to know that you’re married!”
Johnny knew that Grandpa and Grandma were most worried about his brother’s marriage. Furthermore, the household was in such a situation. Now that they have a lady in the house, Grandpa and Grandma will certainly be extremely happy.
Allen looked at Belle and said, “In a few days.”
His relationship with Belle was not that strong yet. He can feel that Belle had not totally opened up to him.
Additionally, his home was in that condition, if they went back and it was an unpleasant affair, then it wouldn’t matter if he had gone back.
When his family was mentioned, both the brothers’ mood changed and became sunken, Belle was sensitive enough to feel it and quietly continued with her meal.
After dinner, Allen drove Johnny away.
“Brother, why are you like that? Now that you have a wife you are ditching me? I’ll tell grandma about what you did, humph!”
Johnny mumbled as he walked towards the door and no one came to open it for him. He swallowed his discontent and left.
Not long after Johnny’s departure, Allen’s cell phone rang and saw that it was Grandpa who called. He frowned. He knew it was due to that rascal Johnny.
“You scoundrel, do you still have grandpa in your heart? You married and didn’t tell me and your grandma? You want to drive your grandma to her grave?”
After he received the call, he covered his face with his hand and listened to the lecturing by his grandfather. He didn’t say a word and just waited for the scolding to end.
“Scoundrel, don’t you have anything to say? Don’t think that this will be over without you saying a word. I tell you, you better bring your precious wife to visit us right now. Your Grandma is so anxious about this matter. If I didn’t stop her, she would have flown over to you!”
Allen quickly replied, “Grandpa, what’s the time now, even if you don’t wish to rest, others need to rest. I’ll bring her over in a couple of days to visit you and grandma!”
“What two days, we want to see her right now. Come back immediately!” Mr. Tim didn’t back down and continued to demand.
“Grandpa, your grand daughter-in-law is too tired today, we’ll go in a couple of days!” Allen looked at Belle and said.
“Too tired? Okay okay, then forget it today. We’ll fix it as this weekend that you’ll bring your precious wife over for us to meet her!”
Grandpa and Grandma both guessed that they were tired because of those kinds of activities. But they were still concerned about him.
So, they decided on the time but did not forget about the seriousness of the topic, “Hey scoundrel, you are right for seizing the time. Quickly give us a grandchild!”
Allen sighed and knew that it was Johnny who told them.
“Okay, I understand, soon, this weekend I’ll bring her over to meet you and grandma. But I only want to see you and not any other people. Otherwise I can’t guarantee what will happen!”
“Huh, what temper you have, you scoundrel are already so old and your temper is getting worse. I won’t inform those people. Will that do?”
Grandpa declared in return sharply though his heart was very soft towards his grandson. When he thought about the difficult times that his grandson had gone through, he can’t help but feel sorry for him.
“Okay!”
After Allen ended the call, he returned to his expressionless, chilly persona. Those cold black eyes that never change regardless of the situation and with a look of complexity.
He reached for a cigarette and gazed out beyond the window and smiled bitterly.
He exuded an air of mystery, untold sufferings and years of struggle. Anyone who saw him in this state would feel his anguish and pain.
Belled looked on and although they have not known each other for long, she had never seen him in this state. His eyes lost the sparkle and strength. He was lonely and dejected. It was as if he was abandoned by the entire world leaving just him, alone. Her heart ached.
At this moment, Belle saw some similarities between both of them and irresistibly want to get close to him.
She walked towards him step by step as if she was trying to walk into the darkness with him.