Ch. 4891: Married At First Sight Chapter 4891
Chapter 4891
River said, âYou make it sound like Auntie doesnât spoil Belle. Everyone in the family dotes on her. We all doâbut we also discipline her when needed. Weâre not going to let her grow up spoiled.â
He hoped his niece would have a carefree, happy life, just like her cousin Elisa.
Tania smiled. âOf course. Zachary and Serenity know their limits. As long as they guide the children properly, we wonât interfere.â
So far, all her grandchildren had been remarkably well-behaved.
Her granddaughter, especially, was the envy of everyoneâsweet, lively, and just a little spoiled.
The group made their way to the airport parking lot.
The six elders split between River and Rominaâs cars, while the Lafayette familyâs bodyguards handled the luggage.
On the way, Rosellaâs phone rang. It was Mrs. Lafayette.
âIn-laws,â Rosella greeted warmly. The two families had long since grown close as in-laws.
Mrs. Lafayette said cheerfully, âHave you arrived in Eaglioncile yet? Did Romina and River pick you up? We wanted to come to the airport too, but Romina said not toâthat she and River would handle it.â
Rosella smiled. âWeâre on the way now, in-laws. No need to trouble yourselves. I was just scolding River earlierâwhy drag Romina along when sheâs so busy? He couldâve just called for a few cars.â
Mrs. Lafayette chuckled. âYouâre here, so of course we shouldâve come to pick you up! No matter how busy I am, itâs not more important than welcoming our in-laws. Once you get home and freshen up, come over for dinner. The kitchenâs already preparing a welcome meal for you.â
Grandpa Lafayette had also informed the rest of the family to gather at the mansion that evening.
Rosella smiled, touched. âYouâre too kind, in-laws. Thatâs too much trouble.â
Mrs. Lafayette laughed. âOh, come now. Weâre practically familyâwhy still so formal? When we visited Wiltspoon, didnât you treat us just as warmly?â
Rosellaâs smile widened. âThen we wonât be polite. Weâll come for dinner later.â
âGood,â Mrs. Lafayette said. âWeâll be waiting for you at home.â
The two mothers chatted for a few more minutes before ending the call.
Rosella turned to her son. âRiver, weâll go to the Lafayette mansion for dinner tonight. Bring along the meeting gifts first. As for the betrothal gifts for Romina, prepare those for the date your grandmother picked.â
The old lady had already asked someone to choose an auspicious day.
River nodded. âAll right. Thereâs no rush. Itâs better to send the betrothal gifts once both families finalize the wedding date. I want everything perfectâI canât let my future wife down.â
Rosella smiled fondly. âAnd how could we let her down? Iâve treated all my daughters-in-law the same. Your father, grandmother, and I gave the same gifts to each of them. Weâve been fair. Your uncles and aunts added their own too. We elders treat every junior equally. Anything extra depends on youâon your heart and your wallet.â
The sons in the family were all wealthy and generous, especially when it came to their brides. None of them had ever given modest betrothal gifts; every one was lavish.
âThank you, Mom,â River said sincerely. âAnd please thank my uncles and aunts as well.â
Rosella laughed softly. âYour grandmother also gave plenty of gifts. She has something special for every granddaughter-in-law. Iâm afraid her private treasury is running low. She even said sheâs saving some for Belleâs dowry.â
River smiled faintly. He never wanted to take anything from the elders, but if they insisted, he wouldnât refuse.
He had no idea how vast his grandmotherâs collection truly was. Even his eldest brother probably didnât know the full extent of her lifetimeâs treasuresâthere were simply too many to count.
Rosella continued, âWeâve always been fair. When your sisters-in-law joined the family, Grandma gave each of them gifts. Sheâll certainly do the same for Romina. Grandma knows exactly what she owns. Whatâs given to her daughters-in-law belongs to them, and whatâs reserved for Belle will stay hers. Donât worryâBelleâs dowry wonât be touched.â