Chapter 845 Here Comes an Unwanted Guest
The Fowlers headed to Yucaria to meet Selena’s grandparents as soon as she recovered from her postnatal period. Jerry and Lindsay were overjoyed to meet the baby. That was especially the case with Lindsay, as she looked much better ever since meeting the baby.
Although they only planned to stay for a week, Jerry and Lindsay wanted Selena to stay for a little longer. With Reuben and Jocelyn joining their efforts to convince them, Selena ended up staying for a few more days, while Pierre had to return to Digton alone because of his busy schedule.
Life in Yucaria was comfortable and free. One day, with the baby asleep after a feeding session, Selena was about to chat with Jocelyn, only to be interrupted by a servant’s report. “Mrs. Murray, Miss Selena, Princess Jane has arrived.”
Upon hearing that, Jocelyn’s face darkened. “Did she inform you of the purpose of her visit?”
“Princess Jane brought along many gifts while claiming to have come to visit Miss Selena and her baby.”
Selena and Jocelyn exchanged a glance before heading toward the living room. In the meantime, the servants had been moving Jane’s presents into the living room, where they were subsequently being piled up. Selena said nothing while sitting on the sofa when Jane entered the house; it was as if nothing had happened prior to that.
“My dear Selena! Congratulations on giving birth to a baby! These are some presents from me, including pretty dresses and shoes for the baby. Don’t you think they look pretty?” While the servants served Jane some tea, she sat down on the sofa as if she were the owner of the place.
Meanwhile, Jocelyn was sitting on the seat reserved for elders. Jane then greeted her eagerly. “Mrs. Murray, how have you been doing as of late?”
“I’m fine.” Jocelyn gave a polite reply.
“Great! I missed you a lot.” After that, Jane turned her attention to Selena. “Will you show me the baby? I heard that she is a beauty.”
Selena smiled apologetically in response. “She’s asleep, which is unfortunate.”
“Oh, what a shame. It’s alright though. We have a lot of time ahead of us, so I’ll get to meet her one day.”
Throughout their conversation, Selena was surprised by the fact that Jane could pretend as if nothing had happened between them. Judging from how Jane was able to converse with her so endearingly, it was evident that Jane was flexible in her ways.
Later on, the atmosphere began to get awkward between them. Selena didn’t want to speak to Jane at all, so she didn’t bother trying to extend their conversations even when Jane tried to talk with her.
Therefore, Jane ended up having to speak to Jocelyn, whom she didn’t have a lot in common with. After that, a servant led Jocelyn away to handle some family matters, so Selena and Jane were the only ones left in the living room, which made the atmosphere even more awkward.
“Alright, with the two of us being the only ones left, I suppose you can stop acting. Isn’t it tiring?” Selena sipped on her cup of warm water.
Jane was obviously sulking. “Selena, I am sincerely hoping to mend our relationship, so I’m not putting on an act. I did those silly things because I didn’t know you’re Jason’s cousin.”
Although Selena never was one to hold a grudge, she wasn’t about to allow Jane to wipe the slate clean by glossing over what she had done. “Oh, silly things? You have done quite a lot of those. Besides, I think you were clearly aware of what you were doing when you tried to frame me.”
Jane’s face paled. “Selena, can’t we let bygones be bygones? You’re Jason’s cousin, so you will also be my cousin. We’re a family.”
Upon hearing the word ‘family’, Selena let out a huff. “Well, we’ll see if you are lucky enough to become a part of my family!” Jane had more to say, but Selena stood from her seat. “I’m sorry, Jane. I have to check on the baby since she might be waking up. Someone please send our guest to the door!”
