Eight Uncles' Beloved Treasure (Lily)

Zachary looked at Josh and Drake. “What about me?” he asked.

“You just realized it?” Josh asked.

Bettany got dressed and went out. She saw Zachary was in a daze. She held his hands and said, “Granny is with you.”

Zachary looked up and held Bettany’s hand tightly.

“Am I the extra one, Granny?” Zachary asked in an upset manner. He blushed after asking that.

“No way. You’re as important as others. When we picked up the bride, we had to go in odd numbers. Eight of your uncles needed Charlie to make up an odd number. We have you to make up the odd number for the children. You’re not an extra.”

“Why do we have to go in odd numbers when we pick up the bride?” Zachary asked curiously.

“Good things come in pairs. We left with an odd number and we returned with an even number counting the bride.”

paused. “Nine adults and five children made a total of fourteen people. It’s an even number. I’m

feel like going. He better

couldn’t bear to let him wait at home alone. “It’s okay. Children are not counted.” In case there was a child in Lisa’s belly, it would make an

let go of Zachary’s hand when they

“Okay.”

—

others rushed outside

were wearing black suits, each holding a red rose. Anthony’s red rose

our

made an inviting

brothers were bickering with each

did she know, this would be the happiest moment