True Fated Marriage novel Chapter 1997

Northern City, Jones residence.

Lowell had returned from abroad. Startled, Grace stared at him for a while before coming forward. "Is that really you, Lowell?" she asked with her hands holding his as she beamed with joy.

Seeing her expression, he smiled and nodded. "I'm home."

"You little brat. We've been waiting for you to come home," She complained as she patted him on his shoulder.

He said nothing but continued smiling. Inside, he was feeling guilty for making them wait for his return.

His eyes drooped as he allowed his sister to vent her frustrations. Then he said, "I'm sorry."

Seeing how disheartened and apologetic he looked, she could not help but ask, "I'm not actually mad. You don't have to apologize. I know you're used to living abroad, but I'm glad you're finally home."

Lowell didn't say anything as he reached out to hug Grace, carefully avoiding squashing her belly.

"Congratulations. I can't believe you're having twins again," he choked out.

He was grateful to his siblings for taking him in. If it were not for them, he would never have gotten to where he was now. However, it was his fault that Gary turned out like this.

He couldn't help feeling bad about that incident.

But he couldn't say it out loud.

Held by Lowell, Grace was filled with emotions.

She sighed, marveling at how fast time flew by.

It seemed like he was just a child not too long ago. Now he was already a man much taller than she was.

No matter how she looked at it, she had to agree that her brother was a fine-looking man.

Hugging him in return, she laughed, "That's right. With two more coming along, I will be much worn out. I am afraid I don't look as youthful anymore."

"Don't worry about it," he hastened to console her, "You're not that old. Plus, you're much younger than when mom gave birth to me."

Grace was stunned to hear Lowell bringing up their mother. Belatedly, he realized his slip.

It didn't seem appropriate to mention Candace as she had never fulfilled her duty as their mother.

Moreover, she had brought endless trouble to both of his elder siblings.

Scratching his head, he showed an apologetic expression as he whispered, "I'm sorry for bringing her up."

He couldn't conceal his embarrassment. How did he become so talented at bringing down the mood by mentioning things that he was not supposed to?

Meanwhile, Grace realized her overreaction too.

Somehow, Candace had turned into a conversation stopper for her.

With that, Grace forced a smile as she regained her composure. "Come on. I've told you that you don't have to apologize."

However, Lowell was still feeling uneasy.

He had to agree that bringing up Candace's existence would put anyone in a bad mood.