Chapter 526 - Family Trouble (2)

31 May, Military Base, City K

Matthew, after leaving Lexi and their siblings walked over to where John was standing.

"You seem relieved to escaped them?"

"Relieved, more like it. Phillip, Chester, Andrew and to some extent your sister want to grill me on my career. But my friend, at least they knew what I was, a soldier, and even subconsciously could process the risks associated with that. Death in service to the country. You on the other hand…"

"Hey, I have done nothing wrong," same a somewhat laughing, somewhat concerned reply.

"Nothing wrong? Not what I hear. Someone who never told anyone that they had joined the police to be caught out. Then not being honest, to the extent that you could with what you do. You can tell that by your sister's reactions. She was shocked when everything was announced about you, and she still seems stunned even now. And when we were talking, she wanted to argue with Lexi and I, but was stunned when she was told your job is no different than mine."

"Sisters, what would you know?"

Laughing Matthew said "You have me there, but…"

John heard Matthew trail off, and followed the direction he was looking in, observing Chester, Phillip, Andrew, and Sally surrounding Lexi. In that moment, it dawned on no Matthew's concern. Lexi. It was sickening how obvious he was in his concerns for Lexi and Dominic's safety over and above everything else. This idiot was losing the edge that all the rumours gave him, simply for his wife. It was a good thing that he had been promoted to a general that ensured that he would not go into the field and place missions at risk.

John laughed slightly, and Matthew turned saying "What do you think is so funny?"

"You! You look like a wife slave, focused solely on her."

"I am just a man who loves his wife, who is surrounded by jackals."

John could not help himself and laughed "Jackals, that is your brother and in-laws. If I tell them, you better watch out."

"Well, that is also your sister and her in-laws so go ahead if you want to go over there, because that group is looking for someone to attack for keeping secrets. If I am reading Lexi right, she is defending me, but your sister does not know what to do with you. So, I think I am safer than you. And then you have your potential in-laws as well. Madam Li, will rip you apart."

"She is a real lady, supportive of her husband and daughter's choices. For her daughter that also means me, because at least I understand her." With that John looked over to where Bronwyn was standing in awkward conversation with her Mother and her father hovering on the side. "Bronwyn's problem is she is worried about her father, her uncles and cousins. In know the lot of them want to rip me apart."

"I heard about you being called a 'daughter stealing'…"

"That was so embarrassing. Your boss cornered me. I had heard as an operator the mighty General Li was a legend for how to act for special forces and that you followed his example. Meeting him professionally was fine, but to be blindsided as to him being Bronwyn's father…You should have told me."

"And missed the fun? Never," laughed Matthew. "And that shock about Bronwyn, I believe is another problem you are going to have to confront with the family."

"That is the least of my worries. What worries me more is my family finding out Bronwyn's maternal family. That was even a worse bombshell than who her father was."

John looked at Matthew and noticed the smirk on his face before saying "B*stard, you knew."

Laughing Matthew said, "Winner. The first time I met Madam Li, I knew exactly who she was." Matthew looked over towards Bronwyn and her parents, noticing how more uncomfortable she was. "I think your girlfriend needs rescuing from her parents."

John looked over and noticed that Bronwyn was even more uncomfortable that she had been, and without responding to Matthew quickly walked across the room, before taking her hand and saying quietly "Come with me."

As Matthew reached Head Honcho, he heard Linda Li saying "Let her be. Do you really want to annoy our daughter more than you already have recently."

"She needs to realise things are different now."

"Bronwyn is not stupid. She realises that causing me too much stress is the last thing I need with a risky enough pregnancy. I can accept the risks both of your careers create, and it does not worry me like it did when we first married, and she was a baby. But this argument, and I know it is personal, not work related, must stop. She is a grown woman, so trust her to make the right choices for her. John is her choice, and he makes her happy."

"But…"

"No arguing with a pregnant woman, or…"

Matthew watched the tamed Head Honcho drop his head slightly and lean over kissing his wife on the cheek. He noticed the moment Linda Li spotted him and smiled calling our "Matthew Rong."

Knowing that it was not worth annoying this Eng Family Princess, Matthew came over and quickly kissed Linda on the cheek before saying "Thank you for before."

"As I said in front of your wife, I enjoyed watching you not know how to cope. I have been waiting for this day for a long time."

Shrugging his shoulders Matthew said "Nothing special…"

Linda shook her head, before saying with a smile "It is special. That lost soul I was first introduced is now a happy complete person. Now I understand that you have a step-son…"

"Not a step-son. He is my son, and before you ask that is a long story not suitable for this location."

"You better tell me about the situation Matthew, or…"

Matthew shook his head before saying "You will turn all your resources to find out the situation. Eventually I will tell you about everything, I promise." Matthew paused, and added "But I think congratulations are due…"

"How…?"

"You two still, when talking about personal matters do not hide things well. But I will not say anything unless you tell me I can."

Matthew turned to Head Honcho, nodded, and turned back to face Linda Li before saying "I need to borrow your husband for a few minutes."

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