โRoy?โ โYep.โ Linda nodded without taking her eyes off the TV. โRoy doesnโt manage family affairs; he only investigates cases. But over the years, no one has set limits or dared to make things difficult for him. Isnโt that because the Felton family holds a high status?โ
It was a mutually reinforcing relationship.
โYou need to remind Roy that even when investigating cases, he has to be careful of his own family tripping him up.โ โI see.โ
After midnight, Jessica and Chris happily ate dumplings and even found a coin inside. Then the two, very happy, went to bed.
After changing into home clothes, they embraced in bed. Chris kissed Jessica on the forehead several times.
โI havenโt gotten a New Yearโs gift for many years,โ said Chris. Jessica snorted, โMe neither. After all these years together, have you ever seen Mom give one?โ
The Felton familyโs New Year was livelier than the Wilder familyโs. The Felton family was large, including main and branch families; there were dozens staying at the residence for the New Year.
Sir Felton wasnโt there; only Madam Felton was home.
Madam Feltonโs full name was Riley Clarke. She had a strong personality like Linda. She had helped Sir Felton build the Felton family empire. Now old and with limited mobility, her eyesight remained sharp; she was still the light that guided the Felton family. No one dared cause trouble in front of her.
On the first day, Chris and Jessica visited the Felton family to pay New Year respects. The housekeeper opened the door and led them first to see Roy and Nina.
The two had been gaming all night and were now drinking coffee to revive themselves. โYou guys are here early; have you eaten?โ Roy stood up. Chris nodded.
Actually, they hadnโt slept much eitherโonly a few hours after midnight, then some more playing around before falling asleep. But their spirits were still good.
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Nina put down her coffee and touched up her makeup. โCome on, Iโll take you to see Grandma.โ
Old people slept early and woke early. When Roy and Nina came to knock on the door, the butler opened it. Upon seeing Jessica, he was momentarily stunned, then said, โMs. Wilder?โ
Jessica smiled. โHere to pay New Year respects to Madam Felton.โ Nina said, โThe Wilder and Felton families are partners.โ
The butler understood and quickly stepped aside. Madam Felton said, โMadam, the Wilder family is here to pay respects.โ
Madam Felton was watching TV and muttered upon hearing the Wilder family. โWilder and her husband?โ
Chris thought she meant them, but Jessica stepped inside and said, โMadam Felton, itโs me, Jessica. I came to see you.โ
It seemed when Linda was still with the Wilder family, she maintained good relations with the Felton family. Madam Felton actually recognized her.
Madam Felton looked at the young couple and recognized Chris. She pointed at Chris and said, โArenโt you the little kid from next doorโฆโ Roy laughed. โGrandma even remembers you. Itโs him, Grandma. Chris, the little guy from next door.โ
Putting down what he was holding, Chris squatted down. Madam Felton grasped his hand.
โYouโre Chris! Youโve grown so much! I havenโt seen you for years. Why did you come with the Wilder family?โ
Chris turned and pulled Jessica over, introducing, โI married Jessica. The โWilderโ you mentioned is my mother-in-law.โ โOh, youโre married! Thatโs great.โ
Madam Felton asked Jessica, โWhy didnโt your parents come?โ
Jessica hesitated. Nina quietly said behind her, โGrandpa and Grandma have been abroad when it happened. I donโt think she knows.โ
Jessica thought for a moment before saying, โMy father passed away, and my mother has retired.โ
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