Chapter 493: Chapter 502: Emily Lopez’s Peculiarity

Emily Berns did not break her promise. The next day, she took everyone to the airport. Before passing through security, Emily Berns hugged her daughter tightly, unwilling to let go.

“My dear daughter, when you get there, you must listen to your godfather and not be naughty.”

“My dear daughter, don’t be picky with food during meals; otherwise, you won’t grow tall. Also, drink less soda and more plain water.”

“If you feel uncomfortable, you must tell your godfather.”

Emily Berns gave her daughter several instructions, but the little girl wasn’t listening at all. It was her first time flying, and she was eager to board the big plane.

As boarding time was less than half an hour away, Emily Berns finally let go of her daughter, looked at Gina Lopez with red eyes, and said, “Gina, I hope you can be kind to Emily. If you don’t like her, just tell me directly. I’ll come and pick her up and won’t trouble you.”

Gina Lopez, witnessing the deep bond between Emily Berns and her daughter, felt a little uneasy in her heart as she nodded solemnly and said, “Rest assured, I will definitely treat Emily well.”

“Thank you then, you… you can go now.” Emily Berns bit her lip and finally uttered the words she least wanted to say.

Everyone went through security one by one. Emily Berns stood at the security gate, unwilling to leave as if she had lost her soul.

Linda Campbell stood beside Emily Berns, gently patted her shoulder, and said, “Alright, let’s go. You can visit anytime in the future.”

Emily Berns forced a smile and said, “Yes, I can go see her.”

Despite being a big star, Emily Berns hugging and kissing her daughter like this would normally attract attention. But with Linda Campbell around, the paparazzi were chased away by bodyguards. Moreover, everyone was gathered around Emily Berns, so this scene at the airport went unnoticed by reporters. Otherwise, the news of Emily Berns having a daughter would have stirred up quite a sensation.

The entire first-class cabin was booked by James Brown and the others. The daughter sat with Charlotte there. Charlotte, who once supported Emily Berns, ended up feeling embarrassed in this situation. So, she didn’t talk to others much and stayed with Emily Brown. Thankfully, Emily had become quite familiar with her during these days, feeling the closest to Charlotte, thus saving Charlotte some face.

James Brown sat with Gina Lopez. After nearly a month, the two of them were finally sitting together again.

“Sigh…” Gina Lopez suddenly sighed.

James Brown asked, “What’s wrong?”

Gina Lopez forced a smile, looked at Emily Brown to the side, and said, “I feel like I’ve become the villain.”

James Brown held Gina Lopez’s hand and said, “We’ll treat our daughter well in the future.”

“Okay.” Gina Lopez nodded and held James Brown’s hand in return. “Rest assured, the promise I made to Emily Berns is also a promise to you.”

James Brown squeezed Gina Lopez’s hand firmly and said, “I believe you.”

When Gina Lopez turned to look at James Brown, she caught sight of Melody Yoody and immediately said to her, “Melody, don’t worry, I’ll treat your child just the same.”

Melody Yoody’s mouth twitched, and she said, “No need for that; I’m fine taking care of them myself.”

Gina Lopez wanted to say more, but the plane had already begun accelerating for takeoff, leaving her words unspoken for now.

Over an hour later, James Brown and the others had landed in YODC City. Melody Yoody got into her car directly after exiting the airport, as her company driver had come to pick her up. She bid a simple farewell and left.

James Brown had some things to discuss with Melody Yoody but now didn’t have the time. Since he could reach her anytime, it wasn’t urgent.

The remaining group also quickly dispersed. Sunny Nguyen went straight home, and Sarah Utah left as well. Charlotte, however, promptly followed James Brown to his and Gina Lopez’s home.

After being away for a month, James Brown felt a particular sense of warmth upon returning to this home. He subconsciously already considered it his own.

Emily Brown seemed unfamiliar with the place, holding Charlotte’s hand and glancing around nervously. Gina Lopez quickly squatted in front of Emily Brown and said, “Emily, would you like to live here from now on?”

“No!” The little girl shook her head decisively and said, “There are no toys here, no stuffed animals either.”

Gina Lopez hurriedly said, “Auntie will take you shopping later to buy lots of toys and stuffed animals, alright?”

The little girl blinked and said, “Okay, but… this place is so small. I don’t even have a room to put everything, do I?”

Gina Lopez was momentarily stunned and said, “That’s true. Then later, Auntie will buy a big house, specially for Emily to keep her toys and dolls, okay?”

“Okay, okay!” The little girl finally became happy.

Sara Grandy, upon hearing this, immediately brightened up. In this place, there was clearly no room for her. Only if they changed to a big house would she have a place to stay. She quickly said, “Then I’ll contribute money too. I deserve a share.”

Grace Lopez immediately said, “Our family is buying the house. Why would we need your money?”

Sara Grandy raised her chin and said, “This is Uncle buying the house, isn’t it? If Uncle is buying a house, of course I need to have a share.”

Grace Lopez wanted to say more, but Gina Lopez said, “No need for you to contribute money. However, if you want to come live with us, I definitely have no objections.”

“Really?” Sara Grandy looked at Gina Lopez skeptically.

Gina Lopez showed a gentle smile and said, “Your Uncle promised to take care of you, so of course, it’s my responsibility too. Our home is also your home.”

Sara Grandy still looked at Gina Lopez in disbelief and said, “But these days I’ve been at odds with you, why are you being so nice to me?”

Gina Lopez stroked Sara Grandy’s head and said, “In my eyes, you’re just a child; how could I be mad at you?”

“I’m not a child; I’m eighteen. I’m Uncle’s mistress,” Sara Grandy shook off Gina Lopez’s hand and grabbed John Brown’s arm proudly.

Grace Lopez smirked, and Sara Grandy caught sight of it, immediately saying excitedly, “Although I’ve never made love with Uncle, I helped everyone out with my mouth the night before last. Doesn’t that count as being a mistress?”

John Brown was suddenly at a loss, while Gina Lopez blushed furiously and gave John Brown an exasperated glance, meanwhile Grace Lopez’s eyes widened in surprise.

John Brown cleared his throat and said, “Sara, don’t talk nonsense, especially in front of Emily.”

Sara Grandy stuck out her tongue, then winked proudly at Gina Lopez and said, “Even if you are Uncle’s wife, I won’t leave. Anyway, I’m clinging to Uncle.”

“Alright, alright, definitely not sending you away.” Gina Lopez was defeated by Sara Grandy. If this topic didn’t stop, who knows what else this little girl would say, which wouldn’t be good for Emily to hear.

Though the home wasn’t large, there was still enough space for Sara Grandy and Emily Brown. John Brown and Gina Lopez shared a room, Sara Grandy moved into Grace Lopez’s room, and daughter Emily Brown stayed with Sara Grandy. This little girl wasn’t yet used to sleeping with John Brown, but staying with Sara Grandy was still preferable for her.

Even though Emily Brown changed to a new place, there was no fuss. For one, there were many people around; Grace Lopez and Sara Grandy could play with her. Secondly, John Brown promised to take her to the seaside the next day. The little girl was too excited to remember her former foster parents or Emily Berns.

By 10 o’clock, John Brown and Gina Lopez were already lying in their bedroom. Gina Lopez snuggled against John Brown’s chest, with nothing on but her underwear, and John Brown was also down to just his underwear.

“Honey… I…” John Brown held Gina Lopez, feeling he had a lot to say, but when the words were about to enter the air, he couldn’t find any.

Gina Lopez covered John Brown’s mouth, her face flushed, and said, “Darling, you don’t need to say anything. No matter what you’ve done before, no matter how complicated your past relationships were, all I know is that you’re my husband, and I’m your wife.”

John Brown was deeply moved and hugged Gina Lopez tightly.

“Darling, love me!” said Gina Lopez as she leaned in for a sweet kiss.

What could John Brown say at this point? Any other woman might have already thrown a fit, but Gina Lopez didn’t complain at all; she actually treated him this well. So he could only kiss Gina Lopez passionately, using actions to show that he loved her too.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder. That night, John Brown and Gina Lopez were thoroughly immersed in love’s delight. After a month of separation, their bond was stronger than ever.

The next morning, John Brown and Gina Lopez got up early. It was the weekend and they could have slept in, but they promised little Emily Brown a trip to the beach, so they had to get up early.

John Brown got up to make some breakfast, only to find someone lying on the sofa in the living room. This puzzled him a bit. He walked over to see that it was Grace Lopez, who opened her eyes upon hearing his footsteps, stretched lazily, and said, “Brother-in-law, you’re up.”

John Brown asked in confusion, “Did you sleep on the sofa last night?”

“Yes,” Grace Lopez replied with a radiant smile, her demeanor full of allure and vitality.

Her morning vibe was surprisingly similar to Gina Lopez’s after she was indulged by him. What on earth was going on with Grace Lopez that she also seemed so vibrant?