Chapter 129: Chapter 129

Ingrid and her brother were indeed safe from their fears that night and had the best night that they could possibly ever get. With Ingrid wrapped in Shelby’s arms, she relaxed subconsciously on a level that had never been experienced in her young life.

Ingrid always longed for her mother, and like any child, she had kind of imprinted on Shelby in her capacity as a new mother to her. Ingrid had found her new mother figure and had indeed relaxed her vigilance subconsciously.

Shelby’s warm embrace that night, worked like magic for Ingrid. The little girl had a longer way to cover for her new father though. The same could be said for Gabriel. He had approved of his new mother even before she had wed.

However, Ingrid’s state of mind was very similar to Gabriel but for him, that feeling of contentment was coming from having both his parents in the same room and being wrapped in his father’s arms, or more accurately, wrapping himself around his father.

Gabriel was sprawled all over and almost face down. His head was on Ian’s chest and his arms were clutching Ian’s robe around the chest, even in his sleep. It was as if he was scared that he might be pushed aside from Ian after he lost consciousness into sleep, and Gabriel’s subconscious thinking was in the right direction.

It was not like he could have done anything about it if Ian had really decided to go ahead with that eventually. Gabriel’s legs were spread wide, and over Ingrid, but he barely touched Shelby. His lips were curled slightly as if he were having a happy dream. Gabriel was very satisfied with his decision to sleep in the same room as his Mama; however, the aftermath of this decision was not something they could bear.

Ian, a bit reluctantly, adjusted Gabriel so that he was plastered against him. This was to make sure that his wife was left alone and did not suffer any inconveniences.

He looked over them three and reached out his hand to lightly run over Shelby’s arm. After one night in the same room with her, he was filled with her essence in a way that he was overwhelmed.

His body craved her so intensely that Ian, for the first time in his life, did not know what to do.

’I need a cold shower or even maybe a walk to clear my head!’

He rubbed his free hand over his face and tugged on his beard. When the dawn was approaching, he made up his mind even though he knew it was going to be challenging. Ian carefully pried off Gabriel’s hands, but the boy made an "Mmmmmm" sound as if he disliked the actions. This made Ian still his movements. Ian looked over at Shelby to ensure that she was still asleep and then tried again, but Gabriel just latched on harder.

’Brat!’ Ian thought in his head as he resigned himself to his fate and knew then that it was impossible.

He placed his arms over his head and tried to will himself to sleep just as he heard all that ruckus!

He was torn between what to do then. He either let them continue, and that would wake up his sweetheart, which he did not like. She looked so peaceful in her sleep that he did not have the heart.

Ian pulled out Gabriel forcefully, this time as the little boy frowned. Immediately, Ian got off the bed; Gabriel crawled up onto Ingrid and sandwiched himself on top of her and Shelby. He did all these in his sleep! It was as if he was looking for the warmth that had been missing as soon as Ian got off.

Ian swung the door open. His already sour mood plummeted even more as he stared down at his mother, who had been causing the ruckus that early.

He sounded snappier than he would have wanted.

Geneva, however, took no note of that. A huge sigh of relief rushed through her lungs, and then she narrowed her eyes,

"Why are you...." She started and then added, "Never mind! It’s just that you are coming out of there!"

Ian quickly tried to shut the door behind him as he felt the noise would wake Shelby, but she was already up. She had never been much of a deep sleeper.

Just before the door closed, he turned one last time to look into the room and the person who had tortured him the whole night; however, he met those startling blue eyes.

That brief glimpse was enough to get rid of all the frustration he had felt throughout the night. She was really a breath of fresh air for him. It was a bit of a stretch and exaggeration, but that was how he did feel. He smiled and winked at her, finally closing the door and turning to Geneva.

"Get ready for breakfast!"

He gasped in disbelief.

"You disturbed everyone to tell me to get ready for breakfast?"

Geneva nodded. There was no way that she would tell her son her real reason for being there. Never!

For Geneva, she was over the moon! Her son was really back and with them! She turned away from Ian, knowing very well that he could see through her lies, but she did not care.

She returned to her room after her curiosity had been satiated.

Geneva had another important meeting for that day, and she was really glad that the previous day had unfolded the way it did. This gave her a lot of room to wiggle around with this meeting.

A few hours later, she walked into a plush restaurant with Katie in tow.

"Welcome Madam Thornston! It is so great that you grace us with your visit!"

The manager of the restaurant ran out to greet her enthusiastically. Geneva did not pause at all and continued in her strides as the young manager hurried along with her with his head slightly bowed to maintain respect at all times.

"We have your room ready, and the visitor just took a seat."

"Would you like us to serve immediately?"

"No need, we’ll call when we want to, but get the mistress a cup of tea for now to refresh her thirst!" Katie stepped in and answered the question as another person held the door to a private room for Geneva at the very end of the restaurant.

Back in the restaurant itself and on the main floor, a hush had settled on all the people there.

"Psss! Who is she?" One very curious young lady asked a passing waiter.

The waiter looked surprised at that question.

His eyes spoke the question that he really wanted to ask. It was like: ’You don’t know her?’

The restaurant was very famous for the upper classes, and she had never met the manager or even seen him on the main restaurant floor. For the manager to bow and kowtow to such a person, the girl guessed that it must be an important personality. Even from the way the older woman commanded attention and with her powerful aura as well as elite and top-of-the-line clothes, she had a hunch.

"She is Geneva Thornston!"

The girl gaped! She knew of Geneva but that was the first time she had ever seen her in public.

"So, this is the famous Geneva Thornston?"

A few scoffs went around as most of the rich ladies already knew Geneva. They also knew the person who had walked in prior with her nose in the air as if everyone was beneath her. One could count this other woman as part of the top ten or maybe the top five elite and powerful women of T-vino Island.

Katie pulled out a chair for Geneva, and then she retired to the back of the room where a small section had been curtained off for such purposes. She also needed to be available at a call but out of sight. Katie took a meaningful look at the woman and but as usual, her face remained impassive.

"Thank you for meeting me on such short notice Madam Thornston."

The exquisitely dressed woman stood up, holding out her hand for a greeting. From head to toe, her very being screamed, riches and authority! She was one of the few ones who could match up to Geneva in the way she held herself. It was not over the top, but she commanded a lot of presence, and she knew how to wield that power!

Geneva grasped the outstretched hand briefly and let go, taking a seat. She nodded at the woman to also sit down.

"So, what is this about?"

This was so like Geneva! Straight to the point! She did not indulge in any pleasantries like meeting an old friend. If anything, she wanted to get this over and done with!

The woman smiled, masking her initial surprise and then nodding her approval. She had the same thoughts as Geneva on this. It will be better to do this quickly, and maybe they could work on more personal relations as they grow closer with their relations. She really hoped that they could get this done and she could see no reason otherwise or anything hindering them.

"I have an advantageous proposal for you...."

Geneva sat up straighter and then looked on, without blinking.

"I want your son and my daughter to get married!"

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