The Devil's Sweetheart

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Evelyn halted her tracks, her eyes were on stalks, and she did a double-take when she saw a girl talking with the family members.

"Jennie!" Evelyn muttered under her breath, her mind trying to process if she is imagining things due to the lack of sleep. In an astonishing voice, she exclaimed. "Rick, can you pinch my cheek."

For a second, Rick looked at his wife in embarrassment. He knew she is freaky in bed but it's not the time to get into the mood when they are about to meet their daughter-in-law. "Eve, let's confine our bedroom activities to-"

"Owww."

Evelyn pinched his cheek as she muttered. "Indeed, it's not a dream. She is my Jennie." With a broad smile, she stepped down the stairs hastily.

Fredrick looked at the moving figure in disbelief rubbing his cheek. Is she gone crazy just like me?

"Get your hands away from my Jennie, morons." Evelyn stepped down the stairs and pushed Sharon and Callison aside and hugged Jennie tightly.

"You have become more beautiful." Eve released herself from the hug and squealed clapping her hands

Jennie was stunned seeing the woman in front of her. She did not expect that she would be embraced in a warm hug. Citing her hazel eyes, Jennie could tell it's Lisa's mom. She must say, she is beautiful just like her mom. But the way she has addressed her earlier, she seems to know her. But I haven't met her anywhere.

In her stupor, Jennie also forgot to introduce herself. "I am sorry, Aunty. I haven't introduced myself-"

"Oh my, Jennie! Skip the formalities. Call me mom or better, Eve." She flashed a wink and turned to Lisa. "Is she the one you were talking about in all the calls?"

"She is," Lisa said in uncertainty. Watching her eyes are dancing in mirth he was certain Jennie was the one mom has selected for him. For a long time, she has been nagging him and he has been escaping with excuses.

"You brat!" Evelyn pulled and twisted Lisa's ear. "Why didn't you tell her name?"

"OWWW Mom! Release my ear." Lisa yelped when the sharp pain was numbing his senses.

Jennie was gleaming observing a lovely family bond they have created, unlike the toxic ones she heard in other houses. Everybody in the home is very sweet. She was planning ways to lure her mom-in-law, but it seems they don't require anymore now.

"So, are you talking about Heather all the time, Eve?" Francis butted in pulling out Lisa from her grip. He knew Evelyn and Heather are best friends but the idea did not cross his mind since she has never mentioned the name when he asked for it.

"Of course, my darling Heather," Evelyn said.

"I thought you liked the girl in the leaked pictures," Sharon exclaimed.

"Who would like that disgusting pig." Eve Snickered. She has seen the pictures leaked on the internet and felt nauseated by them and her mood dampened by then and she did not feel like watching the press conference. She made a note to watch it tonight peacefully now that it's her Jennie.

"You know my mom, Aunt Eve?" That was a big surprise to Jennie.

"Heather is my best friend, Jennie," Eve explained. "We studied medicine together.

Suddenly remembering something, she hit her forehead. "Oh, my muddy brain. I did not even prepare anything. Sit here, Jennie. I will make something and will be back in Jiffy." She left the place hastily and appeared back again. "Come with me. We can talk in the kitchen while I prepare food."

Once they both left, everybody sighed in relief. They were afraid that Eve would give a hard time before approving Jennie but it proved them otherwise.

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