DRAMA NOVEL ONLINE Chapter 14
Chapter 14
Indeed, just like what Julian said, everything had been prepared in the restaurant.
Josephine and Caroline were already seated.
Alexandra was the last to arrive. She had changed out of her wedding gown and walked down the stairs in comfortable clothes.
The seat next to Julian was empty. Josephine was seated at the head of the table as usual.
Alexandra greeted Josephine and Caroline before she sat down next to Julian.
However, she slightly pulled her chair away from Julian when she sat down. It was as if she wanted to show Julian that she was obedient and was keeping a distance from him.
Caroline, Josephine, and Julian were chatting before Alexandra’s arrival. However, they paused when she came down the
stairs.
Caroline once again tried to liven up the atmosphere. She glanced at the newlyweds and said to her mother-in-law, Josephine, our relatives said that Alexandra and Julian are a great match!”
Josephine glanced at the two as well. When she looked at them, she felt frustrated and could not eat anymore.
She calmed herself down and said to Julian, Julian, take Alexandra to the hospital to visit your dad when you’re free. tomorrow. Cheer your dad.
a little”
Julian nodded and said, “Alright, Grandma.”
Alexandra followed suit. “Alright, Grandma.”
Caroline covered her mouth and laughed out loud. “Look, Josephine, they’ve just gotten married, and they’re already in tune
with each other
Alexandra suddenly felt annoyed. She did not like Caroline since the first time they met.
Besides, after having been warned by Julian in the room earlier, Alexandra felt rather upset. At that moment, after hearing what Caroline said just now, Alexandra felt a little angsty.
She gripped her utensils and pursed her lips tightly. Then, in the same sarcastic tone that Caroline used on them, she pretended to say respectful words. “That’s right. I’ve just gotten married to Julian. It is normal for us to be in tune and influence each other. If we don’t, we might end up like you when we get to your age. Your husband is lying in the hospital, but you’re still living life to the fullest!”
Caroline’s expression darkened when she heard that.
Josephine could not help but glance at Alexandra.
Alexandra seemed so obedient and sensible at the banquet last night. How could she argue with her mother-in-law right after she married Julian?
Even Julian, who was usually as cool as a cucumber, could not help but look at Alexandra.
Alexandra secretly glanced at Julian and immediately chickened out.
Didn’t they agree to play their own parts?
She went back on her word on the first day of their marriage.
Julian did not say anything.
Caroline looked at her mother-in-law and then at Julian, hoping that one of them would speak up for her.
Josephine sighed and did what Caroline was hoping for. She said to Alexandra in a lecturing tone, “Alexandra, don’t you dare to be disrespectful in this home just because Julian likes you. Caroline is your mother-in-law. If you don’t know how to behave as a daughter of this family, have your father take you home to teach you!”
Caroline felt slightly better after hearing that.
She said with a fake voice, “Oh dear, forget it, Josephine. Alexandra did not grow up with her parents. How would she learn all the manners? I will teach her later.”
Listen to what Caroline was saying! Wasn’t she insinuating that Alexandra was ill-mannered?
Alexandra just made a statement, but the two ladies came after her right away. It was impossible for her not to feel upset.
She did not count on Julian to help her. As such, she decided to apologize to appease the two women just for the sake of the
contract.
Otherwise, what should she do if Julian said that she was derelict in her duties and wanted to dock her pay?
However, Julian said, “Grandma, Mom, since Alexandra has married me, she is one of us now. You two were new daughter- in-laws once. I hope you can be more understanding”
When Alexandra heard Julian speaking up for her, she fell silent.
Josephine did not want their first family dinner to be ruined because of Alexandra. After all, it was Julian’s first night as a married man
She waved her hand and said, “Forget it. Let’s cat!”
Caroline had calmed down. She glanced at Alexandra with a smile that did not reach her eyes. Alexandra was bun just an unrefined girl.
Caroline turned to Josephine and continued with what they were talking about “Right! What did you say about your brother’s granddaughter? I saw the cousins looking rather worried while they were at the wedding banquet, but I didn’t know what they were feeling upset about.”
Josephine felt worried when the matter was brought up.
Julian asked, “What happened?”
Caroline said, “Didn’t your cousin return from Generosia a couple of days ago? Her family kept pressing her to get married after she got back. Your cousin had been abroad for so long. How could she possibly stand against them? It is said that her parents arranged for her to marry someone years ago. So, your cousin left home in a fit of anger a few days ago! And nobody could get in contact with her!”
“Oh dear, I remember that the girl is a few years older than Julian. No wonder her family is in a hurry to get
her to marry, Who wouldn’t when their daughter is still unmarried at this age? They haven’t found her?” Josephine frowned, looking rather worried for the family.
Caroline shook her head and sighed. “No. That child has always been a stubborn one. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have lived abroad for so many years. In my opinion, it’s her parent’s fault. They gave the girl so much pressure! They could have sat down and talked nicely!”
Julian did not fuss around like the two of them. He took a bite of his food and said, “No wonder she didn’t reply when 1 texted her. She was busy escaping marriage!”
Alexandra felt a little confused. Why didn’t Julian sound worried at all?
Wasn’t the girl his cousin?
Even an outsider like Alexandra felt worried.
Nothing good could possibly happen if a girl went missing.
Alexandra said, “Then, did they call the cops? What if something happens to her out there?”
Caroline rolled her eyes and said, “Who would go and look for the cops for something like that? Wouldn’t it ruin the family’s reputation?”
Alexandra fell silent.
Julian said, “She’ll be fine. She’s very smart.”
“Oh.” Alexandra lowered her head and continued eating.
It’s not as if she asked him. Hmph!
Julian and Alexandra put down their cutleries at around the same time.
They had just lef when Caroline said to Josephine, “Since they are already married, don’t be too disappointed. Julian is a good boy, and if he doesn’t want to be married anymore, he can just divorce her The Doherty family doesn’t seem too concerned about Alexandra. Even if she and Julian get divorced, her family wouldn’t dare to say anything. After all, the Doherty family should be ashamed of themselves in the first place. Everyone knows that the daughter of the Doherty family. is Veronica. Who knows whether Alexandra is really related to the Doherty family!”
“Alright! Eat your food!” Josephine felt exhausted. Her grandson had gotten married today, and there was trouble in her family. She felt tired and worried.
Caroline did not dare to say anything else.
After getting to his bedroom upstairs, Julian got changed. He looked like he was getting ready to go out.
Alexandra turned to look out the window. It was already eight in the evening, and it was dark outside.
Alexandra clenched her fists and stood behind the mirror. She could see Julian knotting his tie expertly from the reflection.
Julian noticed her and stared at her reflection. He said, “You’ve already broken the rules at our first family dinner.”