Chapter 96

Sally grinned, “I just had a fortune teller read Yvonne’s fortune. He said the next baby will be a boy.”

“Mommy, why not give me a little brother ASAP?” Yvonne said, all cheerful as she shook my hand. “I want a little brother.”

“Alright, Yvonne, don’t say that out loud. Just keep it in your heart,” Sally said, beaming like she thought I could give her a

son tomorrow.

Jared walked over, and Sally looked at him in surprise. “Jared, didn’t you say you weren’t coming?”

Jared replied gently, “Mom, the child belongs to both of us. Praying for a child only works if both husband and wife come together.”

“Daddy?” Yvonne spotted him, let go of my hand, and ran over with a big smile.

Jared bent down, scooped her up, and gave her nose a playful tap. “Did you have fun?”

“Yes, Daddy. When are you going to kiss Mommy? Grandma said if you two kiss, I’ll get a little brother,” Yvonne asked, grinning from ear to ear.

As soon as those words left her mouth, not just us–even Sally turned red. She hurried to cover Yvonne’s mouth. “Hush now, sweetie. There are so many people here. Your parents will get embarrassed.”

smiled indulgently, “Don’t

It was like my feelings didn’t even exist

“Where’s Quinn?” Jared asked.

reproachful look. “She left right

about we all have lunch together?” Jared suggested, glancing at me. “Victoria, it’s been ages

was planning to buy Yvonne a toy at lunchtime anyway. Let’s

me to ride with him. Seeing that I didn’t respond, Sally said, “Victoria, why don’t you talk to Jared?

in Sally’s car, so

didn’t bring a driver and drove himself. When I went to open the back door, Jared was clearly annoyed. “Come

him and settled into the back

huh?” Jared turned to look at

your car, I’ll just call a cab,”

quit it,” Jared said, trying to rein in his temper.

quiet. It was still up in the air whose exclusive driver he actually was. Not like I was lucky enough to enjoy that kind

treatment.

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looked pretty good behind the wheel, all laid–back and casual. He just drove in silence for

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