Unexpected Blessing After Divorce

Chapter 189

Chapter 189 When Did You Come Back?

Zachary had two younger brothers and a younger sister.

From the oldest to youngest, they were Zavier Solace, Zaiden Solace, and Zarina Solace.

Zarina immigrated to Archulea shortly after she got married, and she rarely returned to the country.

Zavier and Zaiden assisted Zachary in handling the affairs of Solace Corporation. Until now, they still held important positions in Solace Corporation.

Zavier had three sons and a daughter.

Zavier’s eldest son would be turning forty in two years, and Zavier’s second kid, who was also his only daughter, was a few years older than Layla. Zavier’s thirdborn son was about the same age as Layla, while his youngest son just graduated from university. Except for the youngest one, the others were all married.

On the other hand, Zaiden only had one son who was in his early 30s. The son was a few months older than Layla.

When Christopher and Yuliana arrived, it was not time for dinner yet. Zavier and Zaiden played chess with Zachary while drinking coffee. Meanwhile, Zavier’s wife, Isabella Solace, and Zaiden’s wife, Wendy Solace, chatted with Winnie. The younger generations were also with their own group, talking and laughing.

On New Year’s Eve, the atmosphere at the Solace residence was very festive. The house was decorated for the occasion, and the courtyard was filled with the sound of children chasing each other and playing around. From time to time, firecrackers would sound.

When Yuliana and Christopher got out of the car, Zofia ran over with a few children about her age. They were wearing jackets with vibrant colors, their faces red from running and their hair wet with sweat.

“Hello, Uncle Chris and Aunt Yuliana! Happy new year!”

Zofia didn’t rush into Yuliana’s arms this time. Instead, she went up to hug Christopher’s thigh, raised her head, and looked at him while giggling. The other children gathered around Christopher and called him “Uncle Chris” enthusiastically.

Seeing this, Yuliana stepped back instinctively.

“Uncle Chris, happy new year!” Zofia looked at Christopher eagerly and stretched out her hand. “Where’s my gift?”

Christopher pinched Zofia’s face and said, “Don’t you worry about it!”

With that, he took out some envelopes from his pocket and gave one each to the children in front of him.

He had prepared the envelopes with money on the way here.

After getting the envelope, Zofia took the lead and thanked Christopher. Then she turned to approach Yuliana and ignored Christopher. The other children were from Zavier’s and Zaiden’s families, so they didn’t go up to Yuliana since they weren’t close to the latter.

“Aunt Yuliana!” Zofia took Yuliana’s hand and motioned the latter to lower her head. “I have something to tell you!”

Seeing Zofia’s serious face, Yuliana felt a little amused. Yuliana couldn’t help but look at Christopher, who also looked at her with a faint smile. However, he seemed a little distracted.

Nevertheless, Yuliana bent down and asked gently, “What’s the matter?”

Zofia put her hands beside Yuliana’s ear and said, “She’s here.”

At first, Yuliana didn’t figure out who Zofia was talking about. After a while, she realized something. Surprised, Yuliana looked at Christopher out of reflex. He was still smiling like earlier.

Yuliana returned to her senses, smiled at Zofia, and touched the girl’s head. Turning to Christopher, Yuliana asked, “Why didn’t you tell me?” Text content © NôvelDrama.Org.

Christopher reached out to hold Yuliana’s waist and walked toward the main hall with her. “I just found out, too.”

While they were on the way here, Layla sent Christopher a message, telling him Annabelle was back.

Previously, Annabelle would celebrate the new year with the Solace family every year. Naturally, this year was

no exception.

Yuliana lowered her eyes and pursed her lips lightly without saying anything.

Glancing at Yuliana, Christopher was about to speak when a familiar voice came from the front.

“You’re here!”

Yuliana and Christopher looked over and saw Annabelle walking over with another woman. Yuliana remembered that woman. She was from Zavier’s family, and Yuliana had met her at Zachary’s birthday banquet.

At the sight of the natural smile on Annabelle’s face, Yuliana thought, “I can’t act so calm and frank like her. I don’t even know how I should treat her.”

Still, Yuliana smiled and nodded to the two women. Then she followed Christopher and greeted Annabelle.

Christopher looked at Annabelle and asked, “When did you come back?”

“Yesterday,” answered Annabelle.

In fact, Annabelle didn’t plan to come back at first. But after giving it a thought, she decided to come back in the end. If she didn’t come back, then people would forget about certain things.

Christopher didn’t say anything more. He greeted the woman beside Annabelle and led Yuliana to walk along the outdoor corridor toward the main hall.

After the couple left, the woman with Annabelle stopped and turned to look at the backs of Christopher and Yuliana. She then looked at Annabelle and sighed. “Annabelle, if you hadn’t run away from the marriage that. time, you would be the one by Christopher’s side now!”

The woman was Gemma Solace. She was the wife of Jayden Solace, Zavier’s third son. Gemma had a good relationship with Annabelle and had always felt sorry for Annabelle.

“Gemma, there are no what-ifs in this world.” Annabelle smiled faintly, her gaze fixed somewhere far away.

Gemma looked at Annabelle and sighed again. “I really don’t know what you’re thinking. Don’t you think it’s a pity after all those years you spent with Christopher?”

Annabelle was silent for a while, and then she laughed. “It’s indeed a pity. However, nothing is perfect in life. There will always be regrets.”

Meanwhile, Yuliana followed Christopher to meet Winnie first. As the couple arrived so late, Winnie deliberately scolded with a stern face in front of Isabella and Wendy. “You’re going to be a father soon, but you’re still so unreliable. Look at the time!”

Christopher let Yuliana sit next to Winnie. With a smile, he said, “That’s your grandchild’s fault. If the baby hadn’t made trouble right after waking up in the morning, Ana and I would have arrived early!”

Yuliana glanced at Christopher and thought he was lying smoothly.

Winnie’s face immediately softened when she heard Christopher. She looked at Yuliana’s stomach and asked, “The baby made you suffer again? Are you still feeling unwell?”

“Not anymore,” Yuliana responded.

Winnie nodded and reminded Yuliana, “You have to be very careful especially if you feel uncomfortable. Don’t just let it be.”

“I know. Don’t worry,” Yuliana reassured Winnie.

After Winnie told Yuliana a few more things the latter should take note of as a pregnant woman, Christopher led Yuliana to Zachary Zachary was playing chess with Zavier, while Zaiden was drinking coffee while watching them from the side. Occasionally, he would give his input about the game.

Christopher and Yuliana only greeted the trio and did not disturb the chess game. Afterward, Yuliana wanted to see if Joyce needed any help, while Christopher’s cousins dragged Christopher to the poker table when they found out he had arrived.

With that, the couple separated.

It was almost dinner time, and Joyce was supervising in the kitchen.

Yuliana was going to the kitchen to see if Joyce needed a hand, but she had only been to the Solace residence a few times. As Yuliana was unfamiliar with the place, she couldn’t find the kitchen even after walking around for a while. In the end, she met a housekeeper who was refilling coffee and asked the latter

where the kitchen was. Only then did she have an idea where the kitchen was located. When Yuliana was about to head to the kitchen, she saw Annabelle walking toward her.