Billionaire's Wife (JENLISA)

Chapter 13

Jennie

I always took pride in the fact that I was usually a morning person. But even I didn't have this much energy like Mom Chitthip and Aunt Mary. They were so lively and full of fun things to talk about. If Lily was here, the dinner table would have gotten even more bustling.

Even Chiquita joined in the conversation often. Despite being an introvert, she was open to her family.

However, I had a little difficulty joining in. I was quietly sitting next to Lisa, who ate the pancakes and replied whenever needed. Even though I had had dinner with them before whenever I visited here, it was different now. I was a family member now.

Dad and I usually would only have breakfast together on weekends. That too, we would eat slowly while talking about various things.

As I was overthinking too much about how to join in, Grandma seemed to have noticed as she said, "How are you feeling about everything, Jennie?"

"Uh, great so far," I responded with a genuine smile. I was happy that she at least directed a conversation toward me. This was the perfect chance I needed to jump in. "By the way, Lisa told me about this vacation you were taking with Grandpa."

"That's right. We will be gone for a month. I'm so sorry, honey. If we had known earlier, we would have postponed our trip and stayed back to help you adjust here," Grandma said.

"That's completely alright, Grandma. Please don't feel bad on my account. Sure, I will miss you guys, but I will be sure to catch up more with you guys when you get back," I told her, and she gave me a warm smile.

To be honest, I was really thankful to God that Grandma and Grandpa were going on a vacation to Italy. At least that would keep Grandpa busy. Out of sight, out of mind. We would be free of stress regarding that matter at least.

"Speaking of tours, I want one so bad. But work's been so crazy," Mom Chitthip mumbled, stabbing her food like a child.

"Same. I love traveling like you," I added, sympathizing with her.

"Sweetheart, you have no idea how much your travel blogs soothe my soul. It feels like I'm on a tour as well whenever I see yours," Mom Chitthip said.

"Aww, I'm glad," I replied genuinely. I had always loved chatting with Mom Chitthip; it was like chatting with your best friend. She was open, kind, and cool.

"I think we should send Lisa and Jennie somewhere too," Aunt Mary spoke up suddenly.

"Why?" I couldn't help but question her.

"Oh, I get it." Mommy Chitthip chimed in excitedly, "means that the two of you didn't get to go on a honeym-"

Lisa choked on the water all of a sudden. As I was next to him, I rubbed his back to help him stop the coughing. I was grateful to him for creating a distraction, even though he didn't mean to.

"Are you okay?" I asked him.

He gave me a curt nod.

"I think Lisa is shy at the mention of honeymoon," teased Aunt Mary.

I tried to suppress my laughter. Lisa being shy, that too over the thought of going on a honeymoon with me? Seriously, going on a honeymoon with Lisa would be a friendly tour for us-nothing else.

Lisa rolled his eyes and continued eating
breakfast.

"Okay, so as Mary was suggesting," Mommy Chitthip continued speaking. "The two of you should go somewhere for your honeymoon."

"You are absolutely right, Chitthip. I wonder how this didn't come to my mind," Grandpa spoke up at last.

"Maybe because you're getting old," Grandma teased, and he gave her a half-hearted glare.