Chapter 306: Chapter 306: Favoring Outsiders Over Family
The previously tranquil and gentle atmosphere in the air was suddenly shattered.
Cecilia Vaughn looked up and saw the man by the cabin door, handsome like a god.
—It was Adrian Law.
Cecilia awkwardly rubbed her nose and quickly let go of Evan Vaughn’s tightly held arm.
She rarely showed such genuine emotion, and yet Adrian Law had caught a glimpse of it.
After all, the incident three years ago, whether it was almost being violated by that greasy second-generation rich man or the false charge of murder and imprisonment, was a scar on Cecilia Vaughn’s heart.
Now, confessing to Evan Vaughn, was both nerve-wracking and, in a way, liberating.
That’s why she felt especially sentimental, and who would have thought Adrian would show up at such an opportune moment.
...
Evan Vaughn felt a bit embarrassed. His eyes shone like stars, even though beads of sweat dotted his forehead from pain, there was still a smile on his lips.
The look he gave Adrian Law was more sincere than ever before.
"Brother-in-law, you’re here?"
Knowing what his sister had been through in the past, Evan Vaughn truly accepted Adrian Law at that moment.
Although he had always known how outstanding Adrian was, Evan wasn’t sure if he himself could withstand the outside pressure if he were to face the situation of having a wife who had been imprisoned for murder.
Especially the misunderstandings from elders and relatives.
His brother-in-law was a man among men.
Only now did Evan Vaughn realize that Adrian’s love for Cecilia wasn’t an act, because from a worldly perspective, there was no need to pretend at all.
...
Adrian Law nodded slightly and walked forward without any hesitation, placing his arm around Cecilia Vaughn’s shoulder.
"Are you feeling better?"
Cecilia was speechless, thinking Adrian seemed to be asserting his possessiveness. Evan was her brother, and he’s still sick. Was there any need to be childish and jealous?
...
Evan Vaughn didn’t sense any possessiveness from Adrian Law. Instead, seeing his sister and brother-in-law "in love," he felt even more relieved.
Cecilia Vaughn’s past was too bitter. Having someone sincerely pamper her, Evan, as her brother, could feel at ease.
"I’m okay, brother-in-law. I’m really sorry to disrupt your and sister’s rest, and for making you mobilize so many people in an emergency."
"Why are you being so polite? Your matters are also mine and Adrian’s affairs."
Cecilia rolled her eyes at Evan, her expression gradually turning stern.
"Of course, this is the last time. Do you know how worried you made us? Don’t make such a fuss about yourself in the future. If someone makes you angry, don’t act impulsively. Just come to me and Adrian to solve it."
Does it feel like I’ve become one of those infamous troublemakers of an older sister?
"Sorry, I won’t do it again..."
Evan Vaughn, feeling very embarrassed, lowered his head.
Adrian Law glanced at the pitiful boy on the sickbed and spoke firmly.
"What Cecilia said is right, Evan. We’re not blaming you for standing up for your sister, but for hurting yourself. There are better ways to handle things, got it?"
"Okay, brother-in-law, I’ll listen to you."
Evan Vaughn looked a bit dazed, wanting to say more, but after a night of tumbling around, he was honestly a bit sleepy.
"Hmm, you shouldn’t go to school these days. Take some time to chat with your sister at Starfall Bay."
"Is that really okay?"
"Of course, it’s fine. Recover first, then go on. Anyway, the senior year’s material has already been taught. If there’s anything you don’t understand, you can come to ask me and Cecilia."
"Thank you, brother-in-law..."
Adrian spoke so nonchalantly, yet Evan Vaughn was slightly stunned, and even Cecilia was quite surprised.
She thought Adrian, with his strong sense of possession, wouldn’t be happy to share a roof with someone else.
Though Wyatt Law had once stayed over for a night, Cecilia wasn’t at home then.
Is this man simply loving her and accepting her family?
Cecilia stared at Adrian comprehendingly, which was met with his playful gaze in return.
"Cecilia, first time discovering how handsome your husband is?"
"..."
Shameless!
She had completely forgotten Adrian’s narcissistic trait hidden behind his dark facade!
Cecilia’s face flushed red, and fearing losing composure in front of her brother, she didn’t quite retort Adrian.
Instead, Evan Vaughn earnestly nodded at Cecilia’s blushing face, genuinely admiring Adrian’s appearance.
"I think so. Sister, your face is red... But brother-in-law, you really are so handsome. The best-looking man I’ve ever seen. My sister married you and is really lucky."
"What nonsense is this kid talking?"
Cecilia was so irate she almost twisted Evan’s arm. If not for his being a patient, she would have exploded.
A guy who always sides with outsiders.
Sigh, a grown-up brother cannot be kept.
...
The helicopter took Cecilia Vaughn, Evan Vaughn, and Adrian Law back to Starfall Bay.
Zion Prescott also mentioned directly that Evan needed more bed rest for the next few days, and if any temporary issues arise, he could come to Starfall Bay for a check-up, sparing Evan the trips outside.
Cecilia was genuinely happy, after all, it had been a long time since she lived under the same roof with her brother, and she felt quite nostalgic about it.
Although the time may be as short as a week, she was still a bit worried Adrian and Evan might not get along well.
Very soon, Cecilia realized she had been overthinking.
Because...
"Brother-in-law, you also have a cat, Mimi is so cute. You take care of the cat food and litter, sister is too lazy."
"Wow, brother-in-law, you can also cook. Oh my, it’s so delicious, even a five-star chef can’t compare to your culinary skills. My sister is so blessed..."
"OMG, brother-in-law, you can solve this extra question, too? I just asked my sister, and she got stuck. What S City top scorer? Totally can’t beat you..."
"Brother-in-law, what are we eating today? Can we not have stewed black chicken soup again? I want sweet and sour ribs and spicy chicken gizzards... Brother-in-law, your cooking is amazing! You must’ve been blind to marry my sister..."
Over these few days, Evan Vaughn completely and relentlessly criticized Cecilia Vaughn from head to toe, over and over again.
—Confirmed, he is indeed her biological troublesome brother.
Cecilia Vaughn began to deeply doubt her life; Adrian Law wasn’t all that outstanding, so how did she become a flower planted in cow dung?
Ugh... It seems, in Evan Vaughn’s eyes, Adrian is still the flower...
The water of West Lake, my tears.
The ancients did not deceive me.
Cecilia was fuming inside; Adrian wasn’t just slightly obsessive-compulsive? Weren’t his photographic memory and cooking skills just a bit above average?
Seeing Evan’s admiring gaze towards Adrian, Cecilia rolled her eyes again...
Really?
Just then, Cecilia’s phone suddenly rang unexpectedly—