The Wife Is A Superstar 3

Chapter 530 - My Man Is The Best

Everyone waited with bated breath for Jihoon's reply. As for Jennie, her expression was calm, serene even. Her current expression was far from her earlier angry one directed towards Donghwi.

Finally, Jihoon spoke.

"Fine. I'll discuss this idea of appointing you as a brand ambassador for Kim Industries with my fellow executives first. If they approve, I'll contact you," he told Jennie, maintaining a stern and serious tone.

"Thank you, Father." She might look calm on the outside but inside, she released a big sigh of relief.

This was the first step!

"Ruby, you are my daughter," Jihoon said. He looked stiff and awkward all of a sudden. He opened and closed his mouth several times, wanting to say something but struggling to do so.

The others waited for him, curious at what he wanted to say.

He cleared his throat. "I might not always say or show it but I...I love you. My daughter, I love you. This is perhaps the first time I'm telling you this...no, it is the first time."

A look of surprise appeared on Jennie's face. She didn't expect Jihoon to tell her that he loved her in a direct manner like this. Despite not treating Jihoon as her real father deep inside (he wasn't her real father as Maria), a heavy and complicated emotion swept over her. Before she knew it, tears were flowing down her face.

She was confused at first why her vision became blurry all of a sudden. She touched her face and discovered that her cheeks were wet.

"Huh?"

She stared at her wet hands like a dumb person. It was only when she felt a strong pair of arms envelop her into a tight and warm embrace that she started regaining her senses.

"It's okay, love. It's okay," she heard Lisa's low voice murmuring to her. His tone was filled with gentleness.

He took a handkerchief from his pocket and ever so gently wiped her tears. He did this while rubbing her back, kissing her forehead and murmuring soothing words to her, as if comforting a child.

Jennie still felt a little confused at her sudden surge of emotions. All she could do was lean into her honey's warmth and melt into his embrace. To her, he was the personification of safety and comfort.

When she glanced around, she saw an awkward-looking Jihoon. He looked a little funny, like he suddenly had no idea how to move his body properly so he just sat there, stiff and frozen like a statue.

His wife, Jia, was sniffing and wiping her own tears beside him. Alice looked touched as well.

Later, the atmosphere improved. It felt lighter. There was happiness yet also sadness in the air.

Jennie was confused. Jihoon felt awkward.

Touching her chest with her hand, Jennie felt her beating heart inside. She hadn't felt the remnant ever since its revenge against Jieun last year. Then what was this confusing surge of emotion? It didn't feel like her own yet also hers at the same time. There was no differentiation. It was all very confusing!

"Ruby..." Jihoon called, hesitant.

Jennie blinked and forced herself to focus on the present instead of trying to analyze her emotions. "Yes, Father?"

Jihoon cleared his throat once again. "You heard me. I just told you that I...I l-love you..."

"Thank you, Father."

A hint of sadness flashed in his eyes when she didn't tell him she loved him, too. But he quickly covered it up and gave a rare smile. "In the same way, I also love your siblings, your brothers and sister. All of you are my children. Your brothers Hwi and Jay. And your sister, Jisoo."