Chapter 361
Wooing My Ex-Wife
Craigâs expression darkened as he continued, âOur father insisted on putting Charles under our motherâs name, but she vehemently refused.
She couldnât accept that not only did he have an affair, but he had also brazenly brought the mistressâ
son back.
Moreover, he demanded Charles be recognized in the family registry.
In a fit of anger, she left home alone while she was eight months pregnant.
You were born while she was away.
During her pregnancy, she experienced anxiety and had some mental issues, and accidentally lost you.
She blamed herself for many years for this incidentâ¦â Jennifer listened in shock, feeling as though her understanding of herself had been overturned.
âEven if I resemble your mother, there are no records of my parents or my birth in Fairlake Orphanage.
What makes you so certain that I am the child of the Newton family?â âIndeed, you were too young when our mother lost you, and considering she went to the neighboring city at the time, we donât know what unforeseen circumstances occurred.
You ended up being adopted by Fairlake Orphanage, which is why, for all these years, I sent many people to the neighboring city but couldnât find you.
â Craig walked to a nearby table and handed Jennifer a document.
âI wasnât certain either, which is why I discreetly had someone monitor your filming crew and try to obtain your hair for a DNA test with our mother.
â Jennifer received the DNA test report from Craig.
When she saw the words âmother and daughterâ written in the bottom right corner of the document, tears rolled down her cheeks.
Craig looked at her and said gently, âThis test report canât be wrong.
You truly are the precious daughter of the Newton family and my younger sister, Elise Newton.
â He placed his hands on her shoulder.
âStarting tomorrow, will you come back to live with the Newtons? Iâll have the room prepared, the one our mother used to stay in.
During the day, you can spend more time talking to her.
For all the years we owed you, Iâll make it up to you double-fold.
â âI⦠Can you give me some time to digest this news?â Jennifer had lived as an orphan for over twenty years until Craig suddenly told her that she was the daughter of the Newton family.
Not only did she have parents, but she also had a group of siblings.
The news was too shocking.
It left her bewildered and she was unable to accept it at once.
âOkay.
I understand that youâre not used to it yet.
Weâll take it slow and change your name first.
If you donât want to come live with us, I can arrange accommodation for you outside.
You canât continue staying with Treyton.
â Jennifer abruptly lifted her head.
âWhy? Treyton and I are a genuine couple.
In this day and age, isnât it normal for couples to live together?â Craig patiently explained, âIt may be considered normal for ordinary families, but we belong to the third prominent family in Salinsburgh.
Once I reveal your identity, we will have to follow the regulations of prominent families.
â Although Jennifer was unfamiliar with the regulations, with Gwendolyn and Cedrick as examples, she could vaguely guess.
âYou mean we have to wait until our engagement is publicly announced?â âYes.
If Treyton genuinely loves you, he will ask his father to visit us and arrange the engagement,â Craig replied.
âAll right,â Jennifer relented.
As long as she could still be with Treyton, she didnât mind the formalities.
Regarding the name change, she continued, âIâm used to being called Jennifer.
Can we keep that? At most, I can change my surname and be called Jennifer Newton.
â âAs you wish.
â Craig rubbed her head affectionately and looked at her face intently.
Among his siblings, she resembled their mother the most when she was young.
Jennifer wasnât accustomed to being touched by any man other than Treyton.
However, since Craig was her second brother, she suppressed her inner resistance.
She was still holding her motherâs photo tightly in her hand, and her eyes were gradually filled with joy.
âDoes Mom live in this mansion? Can I go see her now? Iâve lived for over twenty years without experiencing the feeling of having a mother.
I really want to hug her,â Jennifer said, expressing her longing.
Craigâs hand that was caressing her head froze for a moment.
He withdrew his gentle gaze and concealed a hint of unease in his eyes.
Before he could answer, the bodyguard urgently knocked on the door of the ancestral hall.
âMr. Craig, Mr. Treyton is here! He looks angry.
Itâs terrifying! His men are fighting with our bodyguards!â âOh no!â Jennifer exclaimed in shock and immediately turned and ran outside.
The bodyguard quickly led the way, while Craig calmly followed behind.
Outside the entrance of the Newton residence, chaos ensued.
In a fit of anger, Treyton had already injured several of the Newton familyâs bodyguards.
âStop! Stop fighting!â Upon hearing Jenniferâs voice, Treyton immediately stopped his bodyguards.
Jennifer rushed to his side, checking if he was injured, while Treyton observed her.
When he saw her red eyes, he became furious.
Seeing Craig approaching from afar, he went straight to him, ready to throw a punch.
âCraig Newton! How dare you kidnap my woman! Donât think I wonât offend you just because youâre the deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation! What have you done to Jennifer!â Craig raised an eyebrow, a slight smile playing at the corner of his lips.
He casually tucked his hands into his trouser pockets without offering an explanation.
âHe didnât do anything to me! He didnât mistreat me!â Jennifer quickly embraced Treyton, who was about to lose control.
âHeâs my⦠second brother!â Upon hearing Jenniferâs words, Treyton stopped his swinging fist.
Craig glanced at the fist that was inches away and chuckled lightly.
âTreyton, you were just a tiny bit away from permanently offending your second brother-in-law!â
âBrother?â Treyton looked at Jennifer in confusion.
âItâs quite sudden, and itâs a long story.
Iâll explain everything to you when we get back!â Jennifer hurriedly assured.
After a long flight of over ten hours, Gwendolyn and the others finally returned to their homeland in the early morning of the following day.
She stood on the stairs descending from the plane, gazing at the open landscape and breathing in the fresh air.
Cedrick walked behind her and scooped her up in his arMs. She felt weightless and immediately tightened her grip around his neck.
He lowered his head and lightly nuzzled her nose.
âDid you have trouble adjusting to the food in Erihal? What would you like to eat today? Iâll personally cook for you and fill your stomach.
â Gwendolyn leaned closer to his ear and whispered something that only the two of them could hear.
He flashed a rare solemn expression and replied, âNo, thatâs not allowed.
Youâre pregnant! After Iâm done administering the antidote, Iâll accompany you to the hospital first to make sure youâre fine.
Only then will I let you eat to your heartâs content!â Despite her displeasure, Gwendolyn allowed him to carry her off the plane.
Nico had become accustomed to their constant public displays of affection and remained unaffected.
However, being curious as girls tend to be, Nicole asked, âNico, what do you think Ms. Gwendolyn wants to eat that would make Mr. Jenson show such an expression?â Nico remained silent.
It seems that these two can only engage in banter and flirtation with little room for any other conversations beyond their daily teasing.