My Love for You Broke Me

Chapter 598

Chapter 598 His Candy

Stella was arrogant. There was nothing wrong with bringing the topic up, but it wasn't necessary to do so given the fact that we were not close to her. As such, I was surprised that she did.

Noticing Christopher's silence, I passed my book to him. He understood my intentions; he took the book and started reading it, pretending that he was the only one in the living room.

I said to the woman, "We're not close to each other, so there's no need for you to tell us this. However, since you've brought it up, I'd like to congratulate Mrs. Zeller. After all, she holds a more important position now."

Hearing that, she paled and started arguing like a child, retorting, "My brother and I are the ones who have been propping up the Johnston Family. It took us a lot of effort to make the family thrive. However, our grandfather passed everything on to her and only gave us a few assets."

I arched my brow. "Are you not being resigned?"

She asked me in surprise, "What makes you think I'd feel resigned? Think about it. Would you be able to accept it if something you've put all your time and effort into is given to someone else? Now, our family is in a mess, and my parents are persuading my grandfather to make a new will."

Before their grandfather even passed away, they had already started fighting for the assets.

"Who do you think deserves the inheritance, then?"

"My brother and I should get the inheritance, no doubt about it. After all, we've spent a lot of effort to

support the family. Serene should only get an asset or two. However, she doesn't yet realize that she's incapable of managing the family. She has agreed to grandfather's will and isn't willing to give it up."

I questioned, "Everyone is selfish. If you were Serene, would you turn your grandfather down if he wanted to pass the Johnston Family to you?"

Stella was startled upon hearing that.

Furious, she snapped. "Whatever. I'm telling you this because I want you to let her know she's incapable of managing the family."

"I'm sorry, but I'll only congratulate her."

Stella was rendered speechless upon that.

She was undoubtedly annoying. While she used the washroom, Serene returned to the living room and asked where her sister was. I replied, "She's in the washroom."

She then said, "I'm sorry. I know her temperament well, so she must have said something to annoy you."

I shook my head. "It's fine."

Christopher was still reading the book. Feeling that the atmosphere was awkward, Serene said, "Mr. Forger, I practice piano as well, so I'm your fan."

He put down the book and replied, "Thanks."

"I even attended one of your concerts. The song you played was difficult, and I haven't managed to master it yet."

Christopher nodded gently. "Which song?"

Before Serene could respond, Emma suddenly appeared from behind and wrapped her arms around Christopher's neck. With a sweet smile, she asked, "What are you doing? Dinner will be ready soon."

He replied tenderly, "I'm reading a book."

He took her arm and asked, "Are you tired?"

"Not really. I'll go back to the kitchen now."

Emma then left the living room in a hurry. A calm and collected Serene smiled. "Emma is rarely so vivacious. She must have heard our conversation, so she was jealous and wanted to let me know you're her man."

Christopher refuted, "Is that so? She wasn't jealous. She was just worried that I'd be bored, so she came over and talked to me."

"Despite the age gap, you two are a loving couple."

Realizing that she had said something wrong, Serene changed the topic. "Do you plan on having children?"

Christopher shook his head. "She's still very young."

He was right; Emma was still very young.

I guessed Christopher would only have a child when he was 40 years old. However, Emma might be willing to bear a child for him earlier.

I supposed her child would be intelligent too.

"You're right. There's no rush."

When Stella left the washroom, she took a seat beside Serene and asked rudely, "Where's your good- for-nothing husband?"

Christopher and I were rendered speechless.

An unperturbed Serene replied, "He's busy in the backyard."

A moment later, she refuted, "Ian isn't a good-for-nothing. He severed ties with the Zeller Family, and he now works for Shawn. Please mind your language, Stella. Otherwise, don't blame me for being harsh to you."

From the corner of my eye, I saw Ian entering the house.

He must have heard their conversation.

However, he remained impassive as though the conversation didn't affect him one bit.

He must be used to getting called all sorts of names. Even though he didn't mind it, Serene was willing to stand up for him.

"Are you threatening me?"

At that, Serene remained silent. Shawn came home just then and directly headed to the second floor. By the time he came downstairs, he had changed into a black polo shirt and a pair of dark blue jeans.

There was also a wristwatch on his right hand.

It was my first time seeing Shawn wearing such casual clothes, so I was surprised. "Do you feel hot, Sunny?"

"Yes."

The man's voice was husky. He came over and held out his hand before saying, "Take it."

His hand had balled into a fist, so I couldn't see what was inside. I spread my palm and asked curiously, "What is it?"

The next moment, Shawn dropped a candy onto my palm. Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org

"It's the same kind of candy Emma gave me this morning."

He said calmly, "Yeah. Didn't you say you wanted them?"

Emma happened to leave the kitchen and hear our conversation, so she said, "You remember Renee saying she wanted the candy in the group chat; you even went to the city center and bought it for her! You love giving her surprises, huh?"

Hearing that, I asked, "Sunny, did you drive to the city center to buy this candy for me?"

I would call him Sunny whenever other people were around.

Shawn grunted and headed to the backyard.

After he was gone, Emma clicked her tongue. "He treats you very well, Renee. You've successfully tamed him."

Just then, Christopher questioned, "What do you mean by tame?"

Emma asked doubtfully, "What's wrong?"

"Do you all usually talk about taming us in private?"

"I swear I've never used that word on you!"

I fanned the flames by saying, "Well, she usually uses the word subdue when she talks about you."

Emma was rendered speechless for a moment before she dashed toward the backyard with the dishes. All of them had gone to the backyard, so only Serene and I were left in the living room.

I rose from the couch and asked, "Why aren't you going yet?"

"I'll go there when everyone is ready for dinner. I won't be able to help with anything. Anyway, I've always been the fifth wheel."

I was surprised by what she said.

"You're Ian's wife, Mrs. Zeller. You're not the fifth wheel. I'm sure you can see that he treats you differently."

Suddenly, she curled her lips. "I'm envious of you."

"What do you mean?"

"You have a man who remembers everything you say and is willing to go the extra mile to make you happy."

"Ian is the same. Sometimes, a woman has to show some weaknesses in front of her man. If there's anything you want, just tell Ian about it. I'm sure he won't turn you down. Just like me—"

"Ray." A clear voice was heard calling out to me from behind all of a sudden.