Chapter 369 – Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family

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“We come to tell you that we’re very pleased with Bella. We not only approve of this marriage, we hope it happens as soon as possible.

Of course, the exact timing depends on Bella.” Jennifer said, casting an affectionate glance at Mirabella.

If Bella didn’t want to get engaged and wanted to wait till after graduation to get married, that was fine too.

Mirabella chuckled, “It won’t be so soon.”

“Bella is still young.’ Louisa explained with a smile. Even though she was eager to see the two of them get married, her daughter’s opinion was still the most important.

“No rush. We just wanted to express our stance, mainly because we like Bella so much.” Jennifer looked at Mirabella again, “Take this time to test Romeo a little. Don’t let him off so easily.”

Romeo was in dumb silence.

Every other couple’s parents were supportive, except his.

Not only were they not supportive, they were actually holding him back.

Mirabella laughed and looked at Romeo, “Alright.”

Romeo thought, ” Not alright!”

“I guarantee that now and in the future, every member of the McMillian family will never mistreat Bella.

Jennifer and I will treat her as our own daughter. We will cherish her for a lifetime.” George also took this opportunity to express his sincerity.

Standing on the second floor, Serena felt as if she were rooted to the spot, unable to take another step.

She hadn’t expected George and Jennifer to be so taken with Mirabella, nor had she anticipated their words of praise.

It was hard to deny that Mirabella was truly blessed!

She had just returned to the McMillian family and was immediately showered with affection from her newfound parents and five brothers. From Grandpa Phillip to the house staff, everyone seemed to adore her deeply.

Mirabella was like a shining star, her brilliance causing twinges of pain in the hearts of those who watched from the sidelines.

Serena felt as though she had been abandoned by the world, alone and helpless.

She looked at the happy families below. Once, she had dreamed of a future like this.

But now, Mirabella was the leading lady, and she had been relegated to a mere spectator.

Meanwhile, Martha, who was resting in her room, heard from one of the maids that Serena had been standing on the second floor for a long time, seemingly crying and wiping away her tears in silence.

Having watched Serena grow up over the years, Martha understood her feelings well. She quickly sent someone to comfort Serena.

Debby, who always followed Martha’s orders, quickly appeared with a change of clothes for Serena, feigning surprise, “Serena, what’s wrong?”

Serena quickly covered her mouth, “Shush.”

Luckily, the people downstairs burst into laughter, their loud guffaws covering any noises from the second floor.

Seeing Debby holding her change of clothes, Serena remembered that she was supposed to take a bath, but she had been standing alone on the second floor for what seemed like forever.

Was it because Mirabella’s happiness was too dazzling? Or was it because she felt so lonely after being abandoned by the world?

“Serena, have you been crying?” Debby asked, looking at her red eyes, “All of this should have been yours.”

Serena shook her head, “Mirabella is the real lady of the family. I was just mistaken: “Serena, the etiquette education you have received since childhood has made you a noble lady. You are way better than Ms. Bella in terms of characteristics, taste and aesthetics, Ms. Bella is just.”

Debby didn’t finish her sentence. Instead, she apologized, “I’m sorry, Serena. It was out of place for me to say that.”

She handed Serena the clothes and respectfully retreated, leaving Serena with more to ponder.

When George and Jennifer finished their visit and were ready to return home, Kenneth and Louisa escorted them to the door, returning their gifts.

Mirabella wasn’t sure when her parents had prepared these gifts, but she could tell that both families valued her highly.

“Louisa, this is too much. We can’t accept them;’ Jennifer protested.

Louisa, however, insisted that her staff load the gifts into their car, “These are tokens of our appreciation. You must accept them.”

Listening to their parents call each other in-laws and argue over the gifts, Mirabella was left in awe. In the end, Louisa won, returning most of their gifts and keeping only a few.

Romeo then politely said, “You should rest early. I’ll take Bella back to school.”

But it seemed that Jennifer didn’t believe him.

Word on the street was that Romeo had bought a mansion near the university district, and he was often seen there. One didn’t need to be a genius to figure out what was happening.

But she didn’t call him out. Instead, she smiled and said to Louisa, “Let’s plan another get-together soon, okay?”

“Sure.” Louisa’s smile was so wide it almost split her face. “You two should get some rest. Romeo, take good care of Bella, won’t you?”

“No problem at all.”

Even though it was vacation time, Bella had many responsibilities.

There might be other things waiting for her at the university. Louisa didn’t pry into her daughter’s schedule but watched them drive off with maternal love in her eyes.

“Honey, I think George and Jennifer are really treating Bella like their own daughter, Kenneth mused as he watched them leave, feeling a sense of relief for their daughter’s future.

“But doesn’t it feel a bit like our daughter just visited us and is now heading back to her in-laws? Do you feel it too?”

“Our daughter is grown up and will get married eventually.” While Louisa was reluctant to let go, she knew that every generation would have its own blessings. It was futile to dwell on it. “Let’s go in.”

In the following days, whenever Jennifer came across amusing jokes or videos on the internet, she would share them with Mirabella and they would have a good laugh together.

After the vacation, Jennifer would often cook delicious meals and deliver them to Mirabella at her university. They would walk around the campus together, hand in hand.

Jennifer would consult Mirabella about everything, from what dress to wear to a dinner party, to the color of her nail polish, and even her hairdo. Sometimes, she would take Mirabella out with her, treating her like a best friend.

Mirabella would often receive notifications about large transfers from Jennifer. If Mirabella refused, Jennifer would nag her until she accepted.

Every time Mirabella accepted the money, Jennifer would feel overjoyed. She believed that Mirabella saw her as family. If Mirabella refused, Jennifer would feel that shel was being too distant.

Time flew by and autumn arrived in the blink of an eye.

The campus was filled with students dressed in long-sleeved shirts and pants.

One day, while Mirabella was in the university laboratory, Louisa called.

“Sweetie, your grandma has finally woken up! I’ll pick you up from the university and we can go to the hospital together.”

“Okay.”

Mirabella remembered her mother telling her that her grandparents loved outdoor activities. Once, during a hiking trip, her grandmother had slipped and fallen down several steps. Her grandfather had tried to catch her, hurting himself in the process.

Both were in a deep coma when they were rushed to the hospital.

The CT scans had shown cranial fractures, brain injuries, and multiple fractures throughout their bodies. Her grandfather’s condition was worse, with fluid in his chest and intracranial hemorrhage.

They were in critical condition with a high risk of permanent disability or death.

Despite extensive medical efforts, their condition remained critical, and they had to stay in the ICU.

During her last visit to the hospital with her parents, Mirabella had taken their pulse discreetly and found out about their condition.

The doctors had chosen a conservative approach because of their old age and the lack of a guaranteed successful treatment. Thus, they had missed the best window for treatment.

After taking their pulses, Mirabella realized that their bodies were weak and the brain injuries had severely damaged their central nervous system. They also had respiratory infections, anemia, and electrolyte imbalance, requiring multiple medications.

Basic IV therapy wouldn’t be enough.

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