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Chapter 134
Chapter 134
Chapter 134
Chapter 134 You Are Aunt Yuliana
Yuliana asked, “What do you mean by that?”
Christopher was silent for a moment. Putting down his fork, Christopher said, “Yuliana, I’m doing this for
you
He knew very well about Winnie’s temperament. If Yuliana went over at that time, she would definitely cross Winnie when the latter was in a bad mood.
Yuliana replied, “I know.”
She naturally knew Christopher was doing that for her sake. Yuliana was not ignorant and knew that something would have to be dealt with sooner or later. It was impossible to solve it if she delayed the matter. Besides, she could understand Winnie.
With Christopher’s condition, he could get any woman as his wife. Yet, in the end, he married a previously wedded woman.
If Yuliana was in Winnie’s position, she also would not accept it easily.
Then, Yuliana said, “Don’t worry. I’m not that fragile.”
She could even handle the people from the Ziegler family, not to mention Winnie.
Although Winnie did not like Yuliana when they met last time, Yuliana thought Winnie was not a difficult person
Seeing that Yuliana insisted on it, Christopher did not say anything more.
After breakfast, they set off for the Solace residence.
Juxshire had been raining since the previous night. It was a little cold when the rain subsided and drizzled during the day.
Christopher wore the coat Yuliana bought.
Before returning to the Solace residence, Christopher informed Kendrick and Layla in advance.
Jared had gone abroad for academic exchange during those days. Thus, Layla brought her daughter and went back to the Solace residence.
When Christopher and Yuliana arrived at the Solace residence, it was nearly 11 a.m. When they got out of the car, a maid immediately came over with an umbrella to welcome them.
Seeing Yuliana, the maid greeted with a smile, “Mrs. Solace.”
Yuliana had not gotten used to that but did not say anything else. She only nodded in response.
When they arrived at the door, Layla and Joyce happened to walk out, followed by a little girl.
Seeing Yuliana, Zofia rushed over excitedly and held Yuliana’s waist. “Aunt Yuliana!”
Yuliana stepped back. Christopher hurriedly reached out to hold her waist. Then, he glared at Zofia in displeasure and thundered, “Zofia Ximenes, behave yourself!”
Yuliana was also frightened. After steadying herself, she felt Christopher’s tone was too serious. Yuliana glanced at him and touched the girl’s flushed cheeks. “The road is slippery on rainy days. Slow down. It’ll hurt a lot if you fall.”
Yuliana’s tone was gentle, and she had a faint smile on her face.
It was the first time Christopher had seen Yuliana get along with children. He could not help but wonder if she could intimidate the mischievous students by talking to them like that at school.
Zofia made a face at Christopher and obediently apologized to Yuliana, “Aunt Yuliana, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to” Then, she touched Yuliana’s belly and asked, “Are you okay?”
Yuliana chuckled. “It’s okay.”
At that time, Layla and Joyce came over. Layla also could not help scolding her daughter. Then, she said to Yuliana. “This kid is reckless. Did she just bump into you?”
Yuliana shook her head. “It’s fine. Zofia has already apologized.”
After saying that, she looked at Joyce, who also looked at her. Joyce smiled kindly and said, “Welcome home, Yuliana My name is Joyce, and I’m Christopher’s sister-in-law.”
Joyce and Layla were around the same age, but their temperaments were completely different. However, it was obvious that they had a good relationship.
Yuliana could not help but think of the messy relationship in the Ziegler family.
Although Yuliana seldom returned to the Ziegler residence during her three-year marriage with Harry, she had to deal with the messy situation every time they went back.
In the Solace family, it seemed there was an indescribable harmony.
Yuliana smiled at Joyce and greeted her. “Hi, Joyce.”
Then, Joyce said, “There is no outsider at home today. Don’t be too nervous. Don’t stand here. Go inside. It’s warmer inside. The temperature dropped recently. You should pay extra attention since you’re pregnant. It’s troublesome if a pregnant woman catches a cold.”
The group of people headed inside while talking.
Joyce was not a very enthusiastic person but was very thoughtful. As the wife of the head of the Solace family, she was obviously qualified.
At that moment, Zachary and Kendrick were talking in the hall. Winnie glanced at the door from time to time while playing with her grandson.
She immediately looked away when she heard the noise from the outside.
When Layla came in, she raised her voice. “Dad! Mom! Christopher and Yuliana are back.”
Hearing that, Zachary and Kendrick stopped and looked in the direction of the entrance of the hall. Meanwhile, Winnie looked sullen and expressionless.
Yuliana followed Christopher and went inside.
Christopher glanced at Zachary and Winnie before saying with a wry smile, “Dad, Mom. I brought your daughter-in-law back. How is it? Not bad, right?”
Zachary looked at Yuliana with no emotion on his face and said nothing.
Winnie did not even look at Yuliana, let alone respond.
The atmosphere in the hall was a little awkward.
Yuliana stood quietly beside Christopher and met Zachary’s gaze. She appeared calm, neither humble nor haughty.
She smiled and nodded slightly to Zachary, then looked at Winnie. After a pause, Yuliana said, “Mr. and Mrs. Solace, I’m sorry for taking so long to visit you.”
Zachary smiled gently and responded, “It’s fine. Don’t stand there. Quickly, have a seat.” After saying that, he looked at Christopher. “Christopher, hurry and let Yuliana sit!”
Yuliana did not move but looked at Winnie.
Winnie had never looked at Yuliana since the latter came in.
Alex sat next to Winnie, playing games on the tablet. Winnie was feeding Alex while holding a plate of fruit. She smiled kindly, but there was an indescribable indifference on her face.
Yuliana knew very well that Winnie’s indifference was not targeting others but herself.
Winnie’s attitude was evident. She did not object to their marriage, but it did not mean she accepted it. “Aunt Yuliana, have a seat!” Zofia did not understand the indirect conversation between the adults, but she was smart and felt something was happening. She took Yuliana’s hand and sat down on the couch.
Layla said, “You’re pregnant. Don’t keep standing there.”
Yuliana sat down when she heard that.
Layla and Zofia were talking with Yuliana. Christopher went to Zachary and Kendrick but looked at Yuliana from time to time.
Joyce went to the kitchen and asked about the preparation for lunch. She specifically reminded the cook not to put red pepper flakes and parsley in the dishes.
When she came back, she also accompanied Yuliana with Layla.
Alex had an hour of game time. When the time was up, the tablet was taken away by Joyce. He had not finished the game. No matter how he begged Joyce, she would not let him finish the game.
A boy like Alex, who was around eight years old, was stubborn. However, when Kendrick was around, Alex did not dare to make a scene.
He had no place to vent his frustration, so he aimed at Yuliana.
From the start, Alex did not like Yuliana as his aunt. He thought, “If it weren’t for her, Aunt Annabelle would’ve married Uncle Chris and wouldn’t have gone abroad, which made Grandma in a bad mood.” Then, Alex. blurted out, “So, you’re Aunt Yuliana. You’re not that good-looking!”