Chapter 556 - The approval of the Dowager

Ryn could bȧrėly able to control herself. Her new baby. She did not even manage to drive this car around but now...

The shape and brand were the same but if she did not look carefully enough when she was buying it, she would think that they bought a new car that was shaped like hers but from a more high-end brand.

She could not believe how they actually did this to her. No one asked her anything. No one asked her permission at all. It was as if she was just a spectator and staring at a showroom car with a full group of proud people.

Her head turned to look at Jeremy and saw his wry smile. She knew immediately that he was kept in the dark as well. She looked at his parents and grandmother.

And it hit her head. This was with the approval of the Dowager. 

The smile. The pride in her eyes. All was clear to Ryn. 

She looked again at Jeremy but her boyfriend put a hand on hers and shook his head slightly. It was better not to say anything than make them hurt.

Her teeth sank onto her upper lip. The Dowager was old and despite the strong appearance, she was not that healthy, to begin with. Her heart was not strong and she has diabetes. 

She guessed it was not a good idea to question their decision to modify her car without permission when everyone seemed so proud of the result and the Dowager even gave that proud look as she gazed at the car.

"So, what do you think?" the Dowager asked when until several minutes, there was no reply from the younger woman. Everyone was looking at Catherin but all she did was gape and then look at Jeremy. The couple did not even say anything at all, just exchanging a look that no one except them knew the meaning.

Ryn took a deep breath as she tried to construct words in her mind. Something that would not hurt anyone's feelings especially the women.

"She is happy," Jeremy said finally, "She's too happy to even speak any word but she is very happy and thankful for what you have done."

"Really, Ryn, you are happy? You're not mad at us?" Mrs. Long asked hurried as she held Ryn's hand. Her eyes blinked at the younger woman hopingly.

"Yes, Aunty. I am happy with the car," Ryn said finally. She tried to smile reassuringly, silently thanking the Lord for giving her the gift of the ability to control her expression. She could be anything she wanted and no one could see behind the mask she put on.

And even now, no one could see what she really felt.

Everyone really thought that she was happy and satisfied with their work. The driver took the honor to explain to Ryn and Long's family what everything was. The driver even proudly showed what was different about the monitor that the man at the workshop installed for Ryn.

Ryn watched and listened to the presentation. She tried to show how interested she was during the enthusiastic presentation. Luckily Jeremy was here with her. He rested his hand against her back, giving her support and strength indirectly. The family was unaware of what the couple was doing as their full attention was on the car.

"There is also an emergency buŧŧon just in case you need help. It will connect to the nearest police station and the GPS will activate immediately. Here," the driver bent down to show the buŧŧon just beneath the steering. If Ryn was facing danger, she could press it without being obvious at all.

"If you press here," the driver bent lower and showed the buŧŧon hidden underneath the seat, "this is to unlock the hidden storage for this."

The driver pressed the buŧŧon and if Ryn was sitting on the chair, a small compartment will open right beside the buŧŧon and she could reach for a pepper spray and a taser.

"And here," the driver now turned to the backseat excitedly and pressed another buŧŧon to reveal a secret compartment... again. "You can keep food warm here."

He pressed another buŧŧon to reveal another secret compartment. "This to keep anything chill."

"Apparently they put a lot of thought during the work," Jeremy whispered to Ryn's ear. He was in awe at how much effort the driver gave for this. He knew the driver worked closely with the guy modifying the car. He watched closely at every action and every little detail did not miss his eyes. It could be said that this car was his project. His little baby that he was proud of.

"And in the bonnet," he led everyone to the bonnet. It was actually smaller than he liked but he tried his best to maximize everything to its full potential. Hence, when it was done, he and his partner were even... could not believe that they had succeeded more than they thought they could.

"We have included a mat, a tent, and a sleeping bag here so in case you want to have a picnic or even spend the night at the beach, you are ready." 

"Without me, you mean?" Jeremy ċȯċked an eyebrow when he heard that suggestion. How dared that driver indicated that he would not be prepared for a picnic or spend the night at the beach?

"I'm sorry, Young Master. I didn't mean anything. Forgive me for the slip of the tongue," the driver quickly apologized. He was too excited that he forgot to think before he speaks.

"Hmph," Jeremy scoffed but the anger went away immediately when he received the admonished look from his beloved Ryn. She was telling him to behave and that was what he would do. He would behave and make Ryn proud.

The driver sighed in relief when he realized he was saved by Young Mistress Catherine. He gave her a grateful look and cleared his throat. He still has a lot to show off.

Ryn pulled her attention from the car and turned to ċȧrėss Jeremy's side to calm him down.. Yes, he already behaved himself but she still needed to make sure that he was no longer irritated with the poor driver.