Chapter 947 946: Teasing

Chapter 947 946: Teasing

"So besides them both being... unique, is there anything at all that I should know before they arrive? I want to be myself, yes, but..."

Mom got up and moved from the table to the couch, sinking into the softer, more relaxing embrace of the large seat as she shook her head before shrugging.

"A few things, but not many that really matter. Your Grandmother is a stickler for presentation, be it oral, physical, or emotional. Part of the reason she fell so damn hard for the old man was the fact that he was honest, well spoken, handsome and refined. Everything the knife ears love in their partners. So try not to be 'unsightly' if you want to impress her. As for him, just be honest. Don't over exaggerate things, don't try to flaunt something that isn't truly yours, don't be disingenuous. I never really had a problem with him, though Ria swears that he dislikes me more than her Mother does, so..."

"That's because he does. You're pompous, arrogant, loud and crude. My Mother can tolerate it since she values strength just as much as you do, but he looks at your title and then looks at you; to him, a Marquess should be polished and noble, and yet you..."

Hearing Mother enter the room, we both turned to see her shake her head and let out a long, low sigh, her shoulders slumping as she muttered something to herself, only to look back up and stare at me as she said "Just don't be some brat and you'll be fine, dear. Besides, I imagine they won't be as strict with you since you're my child; they don't need to worry about raising you right since you're our responsibility. Just... don't be stupid, okay?"

That made me blink a few times as I watched Mother walk over towards the couch and take her place besides Mom, who was also blinking away her surprise as she tilted her head and tried to comprehend what was just told to us.

"Huh..? I thought he didn't mind me..?"

"He doesn't mind you; he simply prefers being away from you. There is a difference."

Grabbing Mom's arm and pulling it onto her shoulders, Mother leaned against her side and stared at me some more, those sapphire eyes of hers sending small jolts throughout my body as I felt like I was being appraised not as a person, but as a thing...

A thing that she could 'fix' and make presentable...

"What's Jules doing?"

Thankfully Mom redirected Mother's attention with that question, the blonde Elf raising a brow as she snidely asked "What do you think? The babies are awake and they're hungry. No, sit down! THEY are hungry; you are just horny."

That made me roll my eyes as I turned back to the papers on the table again, ignoring them as Mom muttered "Same thing, aren't they..?" and instead focusing on the issue at hand; getting something ready to show Kat so that I could earn my reward for tonight.Updated from novelbIn.(c)om

"What are you puzzling over, Jahi?"

"Ah, she's trying to figure out what she should invest in or something. Apparently Kat asked her to start looking..? Probably put quite the incentive on it too if she's so adamant about doing it now."

Mother just sighed before asking "And what did you come up with..? Please don't say mercenary company...", only to sigh again as I stiffened and Mom snickered, earning me a voice that sounded both tired and exasperated.

The dangerous game continued on, and I couldn't help myself as I smirked, though I just buried my smirk into Anput's ears as I hugged the Jackalkin closer, hiding my expression and watching everything unfold in front of me.

"And why are you curious?"

"Wouldn't you be curious to see how someone who once suggested experimenting on an unborn baby inside their own womb has changed? They're either finally sane, or so clinically insane that you can't help but feel some soul deep relief at dodging such a massive bullet."

Mother let out a huff as she placed her hand on Mom's thigh, which made her jump slightly as Mother gave her a shock and a glare as she hissed "Stop trying to hide your smirk! Both of you!"

We both stared at her in surprise before guiltily looking away, only to flinch when she added "And if either of you try something stupid when 'Hathor' gets here, I WILL make you regret it... understood?!"

""Y-Yes..!""

"Good... Now, Jahi, as idiotic as your Mom usually is, she had a point; broach the idea of buying farmland over in the Kingdom to Belian sometime soon and pool together your funds. I know you dislike the idea, but most likely your Mom and I will match whatever land you buy to get enough for a plantation and a vacation home. Just to ensure that Belian is willing to sell to you without any issue. It'll be... a controlled test for you four. Something that will have us entirely hands off, but still there to help.

Now, that doesn't mean to stop thinking about individual projects, understood? Especially not with my Father coming in soon; anything you can think of, he'll have some answers or suggestions for you if you want them. That'll be more than enough to placate Kat."

Mother nodded and looked back at Mom, only to frown and glance at me again as she asked "Speaking of, where is she? Her and Leone?"

"Shopping. And they're taking a bit longer than usual because they're also heading to a boutique for a dress each."

She narrowed her eyes at that and dryly asked "Why..?", to which I gave her a wry smile and shrugged my shoulders, leaving the answer at that and making her sigh, while Mom nodded in approval.

"I should send you and Jules to a boutique soon. Sounds like a fun night~! Besides, I bet it'd do Jules some good; postpartum mentality can be quite~ the wonky experience, and even though she seems fine..."

"At the very least, it would do her well to begin expanding her wardrobe... I just dislike the fact that it has to start in a way so..."

"Incredibly thoughtful and amazing~?"

"So fetishy is what I was going to say. I know exactly why you want us to head to a boutique... and it isn't just for the dress, is it?"

Mom shook her head and confidently said "What outfit is complete without a good set of lingerie to go with it?", to which I widened my eyes before cursing quietly, earning a glare from Mother as she hissed "Don't agree with her!"