Twins in Her Womb: Sir President, Please be Gentle

Chapter 3287 Whose Family Is She Visiting?

Jean narrowed his eyes. "What are you getting at?"

*That insurance policy you got for your mom. You can figure out a way to get the company to pay out. At least that'll help get us through this rough patch, right?" Marie thought she was giving him a brilliant suggestion. *You must've lost your mind!" Jean exploded in anger. "How dare you even think about targeting my mom?!" To commit insurance fraud, Anna would need to get hurt. If there was no injury, there would be no payout. Even though Jean had fallen on hard times, he would never harm his mother. After all, Anna's pension was barely enough to get by, and it was the only thing keeping them afloat.

If he wanted the wealth and success he once had, he would have to ask Percy for money.

Marie looked hurt. "I'm just trying to help you. We've got no money left. Don't you want to start a business again and be the boss?"

Jean stayed silent. Of course, he wanted that!

As the thought ran through his mind, he cursed under his breath, "Screw it, I'll go to Percy's place tomorrow and ask for some money!"

Seeing him finally come to this conclusion, Marie nodded in satisfaction.

After all, she had been the one to push him into causing a scene at the wedding.

Originally, neither Anna nor Jean had planned to stir up trouble. They had not even intended to go.

If it had not been for her persuasion, they would still be sitting around doing nothing.

"What's that burning smell?" Jean suddenly asked.

"Oh no!" Marie yelped and ran to the kitchen. She had not noticed that the water had dried up in the pot, and now, the food was burnt and stuck to the bottom.

Jean followed her into the kitchen and saw the mess. He scolded her, "You can't even cook a meal right!"

"I was just too caught up in talking with you," Marie tried to play it off by using a bit of a flirty tone to soften the mood.

However, Anna came out of her room when she smelled the food burning. She stormed into the kitchen and yelled angrily. "Marie, what's wrong with you? You can't even cook a meal without burning it? Are you trying to kill me and Jean?!"

A dark look flickered in Marie's eyes, and she silently cursed Anna, You old hag!'

Still, she only dared curse in her mind. Out loud, she quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, I was just talking to Jean and didn't notice."

*Hmph!" Anna snorted coldly. "You think a simple apology is gonna cut it? Or maybe you did it on purpose, hoping no one would notice until you burned us both alive?"

Marie's expression darkened. "Hey, that's not fair! I love Jean. I'd never do something like that!"

"Love? Your love is all about money. You only came crawling back because you thought Jean still had potential!* Anna let out all her frustration from the day on Marie.

"Well, Jean doesn't have any money now!" Marie snapped, losing her patience.

Jean's expression fell.

Realizing she had said the wrong thing, Marie quickly backpedaled. "I didn't mean it like that. I came back because I know he's capable, and I believe in him. I want us to get through this together."

Anna was not buying it. She knew this was just Marie's sweet talk, and only Jean would fall for it!

"Keep making up stories," mocked Anna, cutting her down. "I've been around longer than you, and I see right through your little schemes. Now that my daughter is married to Percy, you think she won't let us struggle. That's why you're clinging on.

"Let's be real, Marie. It's not Jean or me you're after. It's the Mallory family's money!"

Marie's face went pale. Anna had seen through her completely, leaving her no room to hide her real intentions.

A wave of anger stabbed her. Then, she heard Anna say, "With what you've got to offer, how could you think of spending the Mallory family's money? Let me tell you something, that's never going to happen! Once we get the money, I'm kicking you out!"

Anna snorted, turned around, and walked out of the kitchen.

When Anna saw Jean was still standing there, she added, "Jean, don't just stand there. The smell of burnt food is in the air, and standing here is bad for your health. Let's not bother waiting for her to cook tonight. We'll go out for dinner."

Jean glanced at Marie and said, "Clean up the kitchen. I'll bring you back some leftovers."

Marie watched the two of them walk out. Her eyes were filled with resentment.

They did not treat her like a human being!

When Jean said he would bring her food, it was always just the scraps they left behind, and it was never enough to fill her up.

*Jean, you'd better get that money soon, or I won't wait any longer," Marie muttered under her breath.

She was desperate, itching to cash out big from Jean and leave.

However, since he was broke right now, she had no choice but to stick around and endure.

The next day, Jean dragged Anna out of the house first thing in the morning.

They went straight to the neighborhood where Percy and Nina lived, but before they even got close, the security guards stopped them.

"We're the mother and brother of the homeowner," explained Jean.

*The mother and brother of Mr. Mallory?" The guard frowned, sizing them up. "Mr. Mallory doesn't have a brother. And we've seen his mother before. She doesn't look like you. Quit playing games, or I'll call the cops."

*Not Mr. Mallory, It's Ni-I mean, Mr. Mallory's wife!" Jean emphasized. "I'm Mrs. Mallory's older brother."

"Oh, I see. Well, you'd better leave," replied the guard.

"Why? We're here to see her! You won't even let us ring the bell?" Jean protested.

"You two liars are still talking? Let me tell you something. Mrs. Mallory went to visit her family today. If you were really her mother and brother, what are you doing hanging around here? Isn't that a joke?" questioned the guard.

He knew all about Percy and Nina's wedding yesterday. Percy had left a generous number of gifts for the security office. They were mostly expensive gifts like liquor, cigarettes, and some sweets. Everyone at the guardhouse thought highly of Percy now.

Hence, they were well aware that the couple had gone to visit Nina's family today.

"Oh right, today's that day." Anna recalled that it was a local tradition of A City after the guard said so.

However...

"Nina doesn't have a real family to visit. Where would she even go?" asked Anna, feeling puzzled.

*Maybe she's trying to make peace with us and didn't want to tell us, so she secretly paid a visit?" Jean wondered as he pulled out his phone. "Let me call Marie and see if Nina took Percy to our place."

Anna thought it was possible but not very likely.

According to the customs in A City, a lot of preparations were required for a family visit after the wedding.

Nina was not likely to be planning any surprises. Sure enough, after Jean made the call, it was confirmed that Nina and Percy had not come by. He furrowed his brows together.

"Whose family did she visit, then?" Anna asked with frustration.

The security guard overheard their conversation and found it amusing. He took note of it, planning to mention it to Percy later. These people were trying to cause trouble by pretending to be Nina's relatives.

*Please leave. You're blocking the entrance. This is a gate for luxury cars, and if you damage someone's vehicle, you won't be able to afford the repairs." The guard chased them away.