Chapter 76
Soon, the people began arriving one after another.
Many were surprised to see something sitting next to Wallace. Who was this person? And how could they dare sit next to Wallace without fear?
The rules of the Wentworth family were strict, and everyone had to sit properly until Wallace spoke.
As more people arrived, Melina felt increasingly uncomfortable under their scrutinizing gazes.
Once most people had gathered, Wallace set down his mug and said, “I called everyone back to introduce you all to Andrew’s wife.”
“What?”
“Whose?
Even though the Wentworths feared Wallace’s authority, many gasped in shock.
One teenage boy was so excited that he even bumped into the corner of a table.
Everyone’s eyes were now on Melina and the shock was palpable.
They might not be so surprised even if Wallace said he would remarry. The idea of Andrew, who was thought to be destined to remain single, suddenly getting married. without prior notice was astounding.
Melina stood up and said nervously under the intense scrutiny, “Hello everyone, I’m Melina.”
Everyone was silent at this moment.
Ignoring the astonished looks, Wallace began with the introductions, “Melina, this is Uncle Joseph and Aunt Ashlyn.”
Melina quickly greeted them. “Uncle Joseph, Aunt Ashlyn.”
Ashlyn subtly nudged Joseph beside her after recovering from her surprise. Then, she took off a bracelet from her wrist and placed it on Melina’s. “Melina, it’s a pleasure to meet you. I didn’t have a chance to get a proper gift, so please accept this.”
Melina was touched but felt accepting a gift so easily was inappropriate. She was
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about to decline when Wallace spoke up, “You cannot refuse a gift from an elder.”
Realizing she had no choice, Melina accepted the gift and thanked them, “Thank you, Aunt Ashlyn.”
Wallace’s attitude clearly signaled something.
As the wife of the Wentworth family’s eldest grandson, it was expected that the elders would present her with gifts. Wallace made it clear that no one would dare skip this tradition.
Prompted by the reminder, Joseph quickly arranged for a valuable collectible watch to be brought out.
The meeting had been too sudden for any proper preparation, so the gifts had to be of significant value, reflecting their prestigious collection.
Wallace continued with the introductions.
“This is your Aunt Celine and Uncle Arden.
“And these are Joseph’s sons, Andrew’s younger cousins.
“And these four are Celine’s daughters.
Wallace meticulously introduced each person to Melina. As a result, Melina received a pile of gifts and began to understand the Wentworth family’s structure.
Wallace had three children. Andrew’s father, the eldest son, had passed away. The second son, Joseph, had two sons. Celine, after marrying, had four daughters and was expecting another child.
Melina couldn’t help but glance at the visibly pregnant Celine, who seemed ready to give birth any day now.
While Cyntia was encouraging families to have more children, this seemed like ant enthusiastic response to the call…
