A look of hope shone in Chloeâs eyes. Even though she couldnât be his rightful, open wife, she still wished that her lover relationship with Luis, at least here, wouldnât need to be hidden.
To be able to take walks openly downstairs in the community, go grocery shopping together, stroll around town together, that would be enough for her.
"Letâs say hello. I doubt Iâm so ugly Iâd be an embarrassment."
Luis saw the yearning in her eyes and naturally went along with it.
This was actually a rehearsed charade between Luis and Nancy. Given they were relatives, a chance encounter and discovery was inevitable sooner or later.
Putting that aside, Daniel hoped her aunt and mother could also help promote her bar. Hela, working at the hospital, had already helped distribute plenty of discount coupons.
Chloe would definitely feel duty-bound to help. As one of the three most beautiful flight attendants from their class, her social circle wouldnât overlap with Brookâs.
After all, her most envy-inducing trait was right there: compared to Nancy and Deewaâs post-graduation idleness, her family had the ability to get her a formal flight attendant position.
The airport, colleagues, that more chaotic yet more luxurious circle, she could promote within it with ease.
So rather than risk a messy, accidental discovery someday, it was better to take the initiative and pierce this veil themselves.
Mainly, Nancy was also jealous. Because Luis was unwilling to cut off contact with Chloe, she thought it over and decided to strike first.
To make this proud, arrogant aunt of hers feel unable to hold her head up in front of her, to have her carefully curry favor, begging her not to expose this affair.
To plead with her to keep the secret, her attitude becoming humble, not daring to assume the air of a senior. Just imagining that scene made Nancyâs panties soak through with excitement.
Luis changed into flip-flops and a set of casual shorts and a t-shirt, looking every bit the man of the house, the very role Chloe adored most.
This perfect flight attendantâs life was surprisingly simple; she pursued this traditional, utterly pure kind of happiness.
Chloe threw on some clothes and opened the door, smiling gently, "Little Xinnin, why did you come alone? Is Daniel so busy heâs vanished again?"
"Auntie, you look positively glowing! Seems youâve really been well-nourished lately."
Nancy gave a knowing smile and stepped inside. After Chloe closed the door, she introduced, "This is Luis. This is my nephewâs wife, Nancy."
Turning back, she immediately sensed something was off. Luis and Nancy had already rehearsed this. Now, they were staring wide-eyed at each other. Nancy, in the act of changing her slippers, froze completely.
"Whatâs wrong?"
Chloe turned and immediately picked up on the strangeness. Moreover, Nancyâs expression seemed rather unpleasant, shifting between cloudy and clear.
Her mind suddenly buzzed, remembering that Luis had mentioned a relative also living in this community, his wifeâs older sister, his sister-in-law.
Among Nancyâs three sisters, she was the eldest. Chloe hadnât paid it any mind before, utterly unable to connect the ugly woman in the photo with the stunningly beautiful Nancy. To say they were worlds apart was no exaggeration.
Among Nancyâs three sisters, she was the eldest. Chloe hadnât paid it any mind before, utterly unable to connect the ugly woman in the photo with the stunningly beautiful Nancy. To say they were worlds apart was no exaggeration.
Nancy turned and gave her a meaningful look, saying, "Auntie, no introduction needed. He and I are very familiar."
The three sat down in the living room, looking at each other in a somewhat awkward atmosphere. Both Luis and Nancy were acting.
However, Chloe, currently guilty and nervous, couldnât detect a single flaw. She smiled awkwardly and said, "What a coincidence! I truly never imagined Luis was your brother-in-law."
As she spoke, she was exceedingly careful, because she knew Nancy also had quite a temper.
Ultimately, it was an affair. Right now, she was worried Nancy would fly into a rage, stand up for her sister, blow things up. The potential fallout was something she couldnât even imagine.
"I never imagined my aunt would be my brother-in-lawâs mistress either."
Contrary to expectations, Nancy fell into thoughtful silence for a good while, but didnât get angry. Instead, she sighed and said, "What an incredible coincidence."
"Iâm sorry!"
Chloe, like a child whoâd done wrong, was at a loss. Even though she hadnât been caught by the actual wife, she still couldnât lift her head in front of this niece-in-law.
"What good does saying sorry do!"
Nancy shook her head. "Forget it, Auntie. Weâre all adults. I wonât lecture you."
"My sister is heavily pregnant right now. I donât want to upset her. You two sort your own affairs out yourselves."
Nancy being so reasonable was something Chloe had never anticipated. She stared at her in stunned disbelief, utterly flustered.
Among the three flight attendant campus belles, judging by current standards, the fairy-like sister-in-law Nancy was the least diplomatic, the least understanding or accommodating one. Under normal circumstances, she would absolutely never say such things.
"Luis, donât you dare take advantage of Lilyâs indulgence to chase skirts outside... you incorrigible womanizer."
Nancyâs face also reddened. She shot Luis a coquettish, reproachful glare, "Carrying on like this every day, youâll get kidney deficiency sooner or later."
"Itâs all my fault. I seduced him."
Chloe immediately spoke up, taking the blame upon herself. Nancy rolled her eyes, thinking, This oneâs love-addled. Hopeless.
Clearly, it started as a kept-woman arrangement, and now sheâs practically paying to be with him. Is that lecherous bastardâs charm really that powerful? Why did even she fall for him?
Just as the atmosphere lapsed into another awkward silence, and Luis could only offer an embarrassed, sheepish smile, the doorbell suddenly rang again.
The three exchanged glances. Who could possibly be visiting at this time?
Peering through the peephole, Chloeâs face instantly paled. She said, "Nancy, itâs your mother-in-law."
Given her current situation, her elder sister only worried she might be tricked out of sex or feelings. But upon hearing the man treated her very well, she had tacitly approved.
Chloe had even been thinking of formally introducing Luis to her sister. But now she wouldnât dare. If her sister found out she was
Chloe had even been thinking of formally introducing Luis to her sister. But now she wouldnât dare. If her sister found out she was sleeping with her daughter-in-lawâs brother-in-law... this convoluted mess would get her beaten to death.
Helaâs arrival promised anything but ordinary quiet; this was indeed an unexpected turn.
Upon hearing this, Nancy also grew somewhat tense. After all, her own relationship with her brother-in-law was improper. Feeling guilty was unavoidable.
Speaking of the intimidating aura of elders, her mother-in-law ranked second only to the tigress Ruth in her mind.
Now more experienced in affairs, Luis immediately said, "Itâs fine. Just say Nancy and I came together to visit you. The more you explain, the worse it gets."
Thinking it over, this seemed the most reasonable and only option. Chloe promptly opened the door. When Hela stepped inside and saw her daughter-in-law and Luis both there, she too was momentarily stunned.