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“ Let’s have a baby ,” Donald said with a teasing grin . “ That way , you’ll have another family member to keep you company . ”
Jennifer frowned , taking him seriously . “ Don’t say that . I don’t want kids , and I don’t want to give birth . Right now , I just— ”
“ Alright , alright ,” Donald cut her off before she could finish , and there was a flash of disappointment and sadness in his eyes that he quickly hid . “ You’re being too serious again . ”
Seeing that , Jennifer didn’t say anything more . Either way , she wasn’t going to have a child . She liked Donald , sure , but that didn’t mean she was going to have his baby . She wasn’t the type to lose her head over a guy .
A little while later , Cheryl came in . Donald looked his sister up and down , his gaze lingering on her noticeably rounder waist , looking confused . Cheryl quickly shot Jennifer a pleading look .
Jennifer jumped in , “ Cheryl’s just put on a little weight . She should probably go on a diet . Alright , let’s get going . ” She linked arms with Donald , and he didn’t think much of
When Cathy heard Jennifer was coming along , she finally managed a small smile . Even Hayden came over , leaning on Werner for support .
Irene showed up too . Cheryl glanced around and asked , “ Irene , where’s Jonathan ? ”
“ He’s on a business trip in Everport . He won’t be back ,” Irene replied .
Cheryl let out a sigh of relief . With Jonathan away , at least he wouldn’t be here to bring up her buying that shop in Lonisburg .
Donald held Jennifer’s hand and said , “ This is my dad , and this is my grandpa . ”
Then he turned to Hayden . “ Grandpa , this is my girlfriend , Hannah Johnston . ”
Jennifer shot Donald a look , frowning slightly , and then said , “ Hello , nice to meet you all . ”
Hayden took Jennifer’s hand , looking her over . “ Hannah , Teresa’s sister , right ? You do look like Teresa . Where’s Teresa ? Didn’t she come ? ”
Jennifer felt a bit awkward , but Donald quickly said , “ Grandpa , Jonathan isn’t here , so how could Teresa come ? ”
Hayden didn’t seem to mind it . He just looked a little regretful , then smiled and said , ” Come on , have a seat . ”
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“ Happy birthday , Mrs. Lynn , ” Jennifer said , handing over the gift she’d bought .
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Donald grinned , “ Mom , Jennifer asked me what size you wear , and I told her purple , so she picked out a purple one just for you . ”
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Cathy’s eyes crinkled with a smile , but before she could say anything , Irene snatched up the sweater and sneered , “ A sweater for your future mother – in – law’s birthday ? Seriously ? And it’s not even good material . Didn’t she give you a gold necklace worth tens of thousands ? ”
Jennifer clenched her fists . She’d known Irene.would find a way to pick on her today . Donald squeezed her hand , giving her a look saying “ Just let it go .”
Jennifer took a deep breath . Cathy smiled and said , “ I really like this sweater . It’s the thought that counts , not the price . Alright , everyone , let’s sit down . ”
Cheryl , who was behind Jennifer , saw her sit down and quickly took a seat as well . Only then did she loosen the straps of her denim dress , finally giving her stomach a bit of relief .
Irene turned to Cheryl and asked what birthday present Cheryl’d brought , since she hadn’t seen Cheryl take anything out .
Cheryl explained she had already given Cathy a bracelet she bought for her . Irene said , “ How much did it cost ? Was it more expensive than what your future sister – in – law got ? ”
“ All you ever talk about is money , ” Hayden said , clearly annoyed as he looked at Irene .” They just graduated . How much cash do you think they have ? If you’re so loaded , how come I’ve never seen you buy me an emerald piece ? ”
Irene pressed her lips together , holding back her irritation after Hayden’s jab , and didn’t say another word .
“ Eat , Hannah , ” Hayden said , putting some food in Jennifer’s bowl . Jennifer just thanked him , not standing up or acting the least bit flattered .
Donald was busy peeling shrimp for Jennifer , taking off the shells and heads before putting them in her bowl . He even painstakingly peeled a Crystal Lake crab for her , bit by bit , and set it in her bowl too .
Cheryl piped up , “ Donald , I want some crab too . Peel one for me . ”
But Donald’s attention was all on Jennifer . “ Ask Dad to do it for you . My hands are full . ” Cheryl grumbled , “ But I want the one you peel . Come on , just get me a crab . ”
Jennifer shot Cheryl a look and glared at her . “ You can’t eat crab . ”
Cheryl suddenly remembered something and then nodded . “ Alright , I won’t eat it . ”
Jennifer glared at her again . “ Just sit still , will you ? ”
Cathy watched the whole scene , a little stunned . She took a sip of water to calm herself . ‘ Well , my future daughter – in – law who hasn’t even married in yet just glared at
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my daughter twice right in front of me . Honestly , it feels a bit … she wondered .
Irene , sitting next to Cathy , immediately caught on to what Cathy was thinking and
smirked .
She said , “ What a great daughter – in – law , huh ? Dad serves her food and she doesn’t even bother to stand up . Even Cheryl has to watch her mood .
“ Wow , she’s not even married in yet and already acts like the lady of the house . Guess everyone in the Lynn family is just here to wait on her . ”
Jennifer’s face darkened . She shot Irene a look , telling her to shut up . She really didn’t
want to argue here .
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