Forsaking the Years of Longing novel Chapter 147

Chapter 28 As soon as we landed, Callan took me to his family home.

To my surprise, Callan's parents were nothing like Jason's.

Despite knowing our marriage was purely transactional and devoid of any emotional foundation, they didn't scrutinize me with distant or calculating gazes.

Instead, the moment I stepped out of the car, a glamorous woman rushed over and hooked her arm through mine.

"Oh my, oh my! Caroline is even more beautiful in person than in the news! Come here, give Mom a hug!"

Startled, I froze, while Callan rolled his eyes at her.

"Mom, can you be a little more reserved?"

Only then did the woman ease up slightly, though she still held my hand as she led me into the villa.

"You must be so tired after the trip! Just sit for a bit, dinner will be ready soon. I cooked so many delicious dishes today! Caroline, you have to eat lots later!"

I nodded, overwhelmed by her sudden enthusiasm.

Inside the villa, even Callan's father turned out to have an unexpectedly cheerful demeanor.

With a beaming grin, he clapped Callan on the shoulder repeatedly. "My boy finally succeeded, ha! So this is the girl you were -"

Callan immediately cut him off with an elbow to the chest, making his father cough several times.

I glanced over, intrigued, only to see the two whispering furiously. When Callan's father noticed me watching, he quickly smiled at me, instantly transforming back into the image of a refined gentleman.

Me: . .

This family felt... surreal. Their personalities seemed to shift constantly.

Just like Callan.