Her Marriage: The Night is Still Young-Chapter 70: Nathaniel Is Bringing a Woman Home
The next day.
The Gallagher Family’s old residence.
Mrs. Gallagher hadn’t been able to eat well these past few days, her cheeks were swollen from worry.
Her son and daughter-in-law just got divorced like that.
She felt a bit uncomfortable deep down.
Although she was always critical of Josephine Thompson, overall, she was quite satisfied with this daughter-in-law.
Now that they’re really divorced, she was taken aback.
"Mrs. Dixon, who do you think Nathaniel is going to marry?"
"It’s been so many days, and he hasn’t brought anyone back for me to see."
Mrs. Dixon listened and reassured her with a smile, "The young master is very decisive, he must have it all planned out."
"You shouldn’t worry about him."
Mrs. Gallagher replied, "That’s how it is, but how can I not worry?"
"I don’t even know what kind of woman he’s found!"
Mrs. Dixon’s beady eyes darted around.
No matter who she is.
As long as the young master divorces that troublesome Josephine Thompson, it’s all good.
Who knows, maybe the young master wants to marry Vivian!
Even if it’s not Vivian.
The new wife will surely be easier to deal with than Josephine Thompson.
"Doot doot doot..."
Mrs. Gallagher was fretting when Nathaniel Gallagher called.
"Hello, Nathaniel!"
On the other end, Nathaniel Gallagher’s grave voice came through, "Mom, make some preparations at home, I’ll bring my girlfriend to meet you this afternoon."
"Also, did you receive the jewelry I sent home yesterday?"
Mrs. Gallagher frowned, "Oh, are you talking about the set of emerald jewelry? I received it, the color and quality are top-notch, I really like it."
Nathaniel interrupted her, "It’s not for you, it’s for you to give to my future daughter-in-law. When you meet her, say it’s from you."
Pfft!
Mrs. Gallagher was momentarily furious, feeling a pang in her heart.
"Aren’t you a ’filial’ son, I thought you were being thoughtful, that it was for me."
Nathaniel’s tone grew heavier, "Mom, you don’t lack these things. Just be mentally prepared, I’m bringing Eleanor back this afternoon."
"Hey~, whose family is this girl from? You should at least tell me first?"
"Mom, you don’t need to worry about that. Just know that I have to marry her, and you have to accept her as your daughter-in-law. Moreover, you have to treat her well, neither with a cold face nor with bias," Nathaniel cautioned his mom persistently.
After all, he knew his mom very well.
Mrs. Gallagher was a classic snob.
If she met Eleanor Churchill, she definitely wouldn’t know how to oppose it!
But.
He had always done things his own way, and once he decided, no one could change his mind.
So, Mrs. Gallagher had to accept it, whether she wanted to or not.
"Hey, what do you mean by that?"
"Nothing, just listen to me. I won’t talk now, I’m about to drive."
"Hey, Nathaniel..."
Nathaniel Gallagher had already hung up.
"Look at him, suddenly bringing a woman home, I wasn’t prepared for this at all."
Mrs. Dixon was also taken aback, "So sudden? I’m afraid she isn’t from a reputable family."
Mrs. Gallagher nodded, worried, "I think so too."
"But you know Nathaniel’s personality, I can’t persuade him otherwise."
"In that case, let’s do as the young master said and prepare to welcome them."
"...Alright, tell the butler to prepare a decent dinner." 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦
"Okay."
Mrs. Dixon responded and went to find the butler with a worried mind.
She had just reached the back garden.
Vivian Shaw appeared, "Mom, what were you and godmother talking about?"
Mrs. Dixon was full of concern, "Vivian, President Gallagher is bringing a woman home later, and he said he’s going to marry her. Do you know who it is?"
Vivian Shaw listened, stomping her foot in anger, "Is big brother already getting married again so soon?"
"Yes, it’s so sudden, mom used to think he was going to marry you."
Vivian Shaw looked disappointed and resentful, "How is that possible? Big brother doesn’t like me at all."
Mrs. Dixon was exasperated, "You’re so foolish! I’ve endured so much humiliation over the years, working hard to pave such a good path for you, and you still can’t seize it!"
Actually, the Dixon Family had already completely escaped poverty!
They even surpassed most of the middle class.
They didn’t need to work as servants anymore.
But to pave the way for their daughter, to give her a chance to be close to Nathaniel, they stubbornly stayed at the Gallagher Family’s house.
"Don’t worry about it now, let’s just see how things unfold and find out who this woman is."
"..." Vivian Shaw frowned, tears of frustration welling up in her eyes.
She had been doing everything to win her brother’s favor.
Unfortunately, her brother was never interested in her.
What pained her even more was.
A while back, she ended up sleeping with that bodyguard by mistake and was photographed and videotaped.
She was still living in fear, afraid that the bodyguard would come after her again.
...
In the midday.
Several cars drove into the mansion one after another.
Mrs. Gallagher, Mrs. Dixon, Vivian Shaw, the butler, and others were all waiting in the garden.
"They’re here, they’re here!"
In the car.
Eleanor Churchill was equally nervous, "Nathaniel, will it be too reckless for me to suddenly meet your mother?"
"What if your mother doesn’t accept me, what should I do?"
Nathaniel Gallagher smiled and put his arm around her shoulder, "No, my mom will definitely accept you."
"Don’t worry, get out of the car."
Nathaniel Gallagher was the first to step out of the car, then walked to the other side and carefully helped her out of the car.
She had a leg disability and usually required a wheelchair.
However, with a cane or with assistance, she could still walk.
Mrs. Gallagher forced a smile and stepped forward to greet her.
The car door opened.
A middle-aged woman got out of the car.
And she seemed to have a disability too, walking unsteadily.
Upon closer inspection.
Not only did she have a leg disability, but she was also missing two fingers, and there was a faint scar on her face.
Immediately, Mrs. Gallagher was stunned, looking at her son in confusion, "This is... this is..."
Could it be the mother-in-law?
But she shouldn’t be that old.
Although Eleanor Churchill was disabled, her features were still not unattractive. Her attire was also neat and tidy, and her short hair made her look quite spirited.
Nathaniel Gallagher supported Eleanor Churchill as they approached Mrs. Gallagher, introducing her solemnly, "Mom, this is Eleanor."
"El... Eleanor..." Mrs. Gallagher stared in disbelief at Eleanor Churchill.
Eleanor had made such significant contributions to The Gallagher Family.
Of course, Mrs. Gallagher knew that.
But she had vanished over ten years ago, so how was she suddenly appearing now?
Eleanor smiled faintly, "Hello, Auntie. It’s been a long time."
Mrs. Gallagher gasped, "Are you really Eleanor?"
"I am."
Mrs. Dixon and Vivian Shaw were also taken aback, staring at her in disbelief.
For a long while.
Mrs. Dixon rubbed her eyes and tentatively asked, "Eleanor, is it really you?"
Hearing this, Eleanor smiled at Mrs. Dixon, "Sister, it’s me. I’ve come back."
Mrs. Dixon gasped, "Eleanor, where have you been all these years? I thought you were no longer with us!"
"It’s a long story. I’ll slowly tell you all about it when there’s an opportunity."
"Okay, okay, that’s great. I thought I wouldn’t be able to see you again in this lifetime!"
After saying that, she quickly pulled Vivian Shaw to her side, "Eleanor, do you still remember Vivian?"
"Vivian, call your aunt."
Vivian Shaw froze in place, her nails digging deeply into her palms.
For a long while.
She finally regained her senses and timidly called out, "Aunt?"
Eight years had passed.
She almost couldn’t remember having such an aunt.
She only remembered that when she was young, her aunt doted on her very much.
Eleanor also looked at Vivian Shaw in surprise, "Vivian has grown so much."
"That’s right, it’s been over ten years already, and Vivian has grown up." Mrs. Dixon said as she wiped her tears.
After all, it was her own sister.
She hadn’t heard anything from her for so many years, she thought her sister was no longer alive.
"So many years have passed, how did Aunt become like this?"
No sooner had she spoken.
Mrs. Dixon suddenly pinched her daughter’s arm.
Vivian Shaw gasped in pain and dared not speak again.
Mrs. Gallagher came to her senses, her gaze drifting over Eleanor’s disabled limbs, forcing out a smile: "... Please, come inside and sit."
"Okay." Eleanor slightly eased the awkwardness and followed Mrs. Gallagher inside.
"Have a seat, serve the tea!"
"It’s been so many years, and it’s quite sudden!"
"Yes, indeed..."
As they sat down, they exchanged a few polite remarks.
"Eleanor, you came at just the right time. Nathaniel is bringing his fiancée today, you can help have a look too."
"..." Eleanor’s smile froze on her face.
Nathaniel Gallagher furrowed his brow, "Mom, I’ve been saying my girlfriend is Eleanor."
"I specifically brought her here today to tell you this. Also, I’m planning for Eleanor and I to register for marriage next month."
Boom!
Nathaniel Gallagher’s words were like a thunderclap.
They left everyone in the room completely stunned.
The tea cup in Mrs. Gallagher’s hand trembled, and with a "crash," it shattered on the floor.
"..." Mrs. Dixon and Vivian Shaw were also dumbfounded, looking at Nathaniel in disbelief.
Her brother wants to marry her aunt?
How is this possible?
Aunt is so much older than brother, and she’s old and disabled, how could she be worthy of him?
"Nathaniel, you must be joking, right?"
"Mom, I’m not joking, I really want to marry Eleanor. Didn’t you prepare a gift for Eleanor? Bring it out, please."
"..." Mrs. Gallagher’s heart skipped a beat. She stared at Nathaniel for a long time, then turned to look at Eleanor.
Eleanor’s face was tense, beginning to feel embarrassed.
She knew the scene would definitely unfold this way!
Mrs. Gallagher would definitely not agree to their marriage.
"Nathaniel, I... I..."
Nathaniel stopped her with a comforting pat on her shoulder, saying gently, "It’s okay, we have to face this sooner or later."
"Nathaniel, come over here, Mom wants to talk to you."
"If there’s something to say, let’s say it here!"
"Come here right now!" Mrs. Gallagher’s face darkened as she snapped.
"Nathaniel, you should go." Eleanor also nudged him.
Upon hearing this, Nathaniel stood and followed Mrs. Gallagher to the inner room.
