Way Back Into Love (Essie)

Zac was shocked. He didn't expect he would meet his in laws so soon. But knowing he had to help her at the moment, he regained his composure and said, "I'll come with you to pick them up."

"No, thanks. I can go downstairs myself." Waving her hand, Essie added, "Don't forget that we're just roommates. You are not allowed to mention the marriage in front of them or anyone else for that matter." He nodded his head in understanding. Her parents hugged her as soon as they saw her. It was a great pleasure to meet their daughter. After she graduated from university and came to Yang City, they hadn't had an opportunity to see her.

In the living room, Zac had already placed tea for them.

Before her parents could ask who he was, she answered, "His name is Zac Rong, and he is my roommate. We split the rent."

Bob's face creased with a frown. Even though he was a liberal man, the idea of his daughter sharing her apartment with another man bothered him.

Lucy looked at Essie's roommate, using her motherly instincts to figure out the relationship between them. From what she knew, her daughter had never been in love. On top of that, she was a mother who believed in giving her daughter privacy. Hence she never tried to pry in her matters.

"Uncle, aunt, have some tea." Zac poured them two cups of tea and began to peel the fruit.

Bob wandered around the house, trying to inspect every nook and cranny. There were three bedrooms and two parlors, but only two bedrooms were furnished with a bed. The other room had a tailored table and a sewing machine. It was his daughter's design room.

"Only you two live in this house?" He was a little worried.

Noticing her father's expression, Essie held his arm and said, "Dad, it's expensive now. But if we find a third person, we would be more than happy to take them in."

'Why not look for a girl to share your apartment!' he wanted to ask, but bit back his words. Moreover, it would be wrong to speak about it in Zac's presence. He hoped to mention it some other time.

Essie handed the apples peeled by Zac to her parents and said, "Dad, mom, you should tell me in advance and let me make preparations."

"We are family. You don't have to prepare for our visits." "Actually we came with your aunt this time. Your cousin, Finney, graduated from college and now she works here. You two should often visit each other," Lucy suggested with a smile.

"That's great. Which company does Finney work for?" Essie asked, looking quite interested.

"Hengyaun Co., Ltd." As soon as these words came out of Lucy's mouth, Essie's face changed.

"Okay," she replied without any enthusiasm. An unnoticeable shadow drifted across Essie's face and she changed the topic immediately. "Dad, mom, have you had your breakfast yet?"

"Yes, we did. But it looks like you just woke up. Do you have noodles? I'll cook for you." Bob stood up. He was graceful in the drawing room and skillful in the kitchen.

Essie clapped her hands cheerfully and said, "Okay, I haven't eaten the noodles cooked by my father for a long time. I am craving for them."

After Bob went into the kitchen, Lucy began to sip her tea. Turning her gaze back to her daughter, she decided to ask about her job.

Essie didn't want them to worry about her, so she hadn't told them she left Bella Company and opened an online store. But now seemed like the right time to come clean. One by one, she filled her mom in. Lucy responded calmly. According to her, it was a good thing for young people to start their own business. She wasn't worried, instead she thought Essie was in the right direction.

"What does Zac do?" she asked, her gaze shifting to her daughter's roommate.

"Mom, he is an architect." Essie didn't give Zac a chance to answer. Instead, she answered for him. Hearing this, her mother was impressed.

"An architect? That's amazing," Lucy said with a smile.

"Yes." Zac nodded and glanced at Essie. Of course it was a lie. She had no idea what he was doing and didn't want to know at the moment. She was glad he decided to play along. 'It doesn't matter. They will never have to know what he does,' she told herself, hoping this lie was a safe one.

After the breakfast, Essie and her mother began to clean up the room. Zac asked her parents to sleep in his room and he would make himself a bed in Essie's work room. He was quite helpful today. "Mom, hang your clothes in my closet." Essie dragged the heavy suitcase in.

Lucy meant to tidy up the cabinet so that there was enough room for her daughter. She picked up the canvas bag that was placed in a corner. Suddenly, a red paper fell out from it.

"Mommmm!" Essie screamed, jumping up like a frog. But it was too late. Lucy had already read the bold words on the marriage certificate.