Fortunate to Have You This Lifetime
Chapter 1340

Chapter 1340: Chapter 1340

The dining table suddenly became quiet.

Everyone looked at Allen Rivera, eyes full of shock.

Jane McCain blurted out, "Didn’t you say last time that your third brother is a chef?"

After asking, she realized she might have undermined her boyfriend and felt a bit embarrassed.

Allen Rivera smiled and said, "Yes, the head chef of the Orchid Palace."

No problem with that statement.

Ruby Spencer asked Allen Rivera, "Do any other siblings also work at the Orchid Palace?"

She was the most composed. Among those who previously pursued Jane McCain, there were also well-off young men. It’s just that Allen Rivera’s demeanor was here, the contrast was indeed too stark, which was why people were so shocked.

"There’s also an elder sister and an elder brother. My eldest sister is the kitchen steward, my second brother doesn’t work in the kitchen; he mainly manages the operations of the entire estate," Allen Rivera answered carefully, "Our parents are old now, they don’t manage things anymore, they pass time growing vegetables and brewing wine at home."

Uncle couldn’t help but ask, "Then why didn’t you learn to cook?"

The whole family inherited the parents’ skills, except Allen Rivera, who became a prosecutor, which was really strange.

Allen Rivera smiled and said, "I’m the youngest at home, everyone spoiled me, and indulged my bad temper. My grandpa said my temper was too bad to be a chef. What achievements I might have in the future would depend on my own fate."

"Young Allen is really humble," Aunt laughed, "If your temper is considered bad, then there’s no one with a good temper!"

Others chimed in with laughter.

The whole table was filled with happy guests and hosts. As for Isabelle’s boyfriend, nobody knew or was aware; no one paid attention to the background wall, and the author couldn’t be bothered to write about it.

After the meal, the leftover dishes and tableware were cleaned up, another pot of tea was brewed and served, and everyone continued chatting.

Jane McCain sat shyly beside Allen Rivera, quietly listening to him being questioned by relatives, feeling like all eighteen generations of his ancestors had been asked about.

Allen Rivera remained calm and steady throughout, responding with exceptional patience.

Grandma asked why Allen Rivera suddenly visited today.

Allen Rivera explained, "In recent years, my parents have been urging me to bring someone home, or else not to come back. This year I initially wanted to take Janie home, but Janie’s shy personality made her reluctant to go, so I stayed in Clearwater, planning to visit on the first day of the lunar year."

"Oh, didn’t you go home for New Year then?" Aunt couldn’t help but interject, looking at Allen Rivera with sympathy, "Spending New Year alone can be so lonely, and your family would worry about you. Why not let Janie go back with you, to greet your parents for the New Year, a lively celebration is what New Year is all about."

Jane McCain looked blankly at Allen Rivera, then at Aunt, "... Really go?"

"If not really go, then pretend to go?" Aunt eagerly said, "You’ve never been shy since you were a child, how come at this crucial moment, you’re shy, oh, what’s making me anxious."

Jane McCain: "..."

"Isn’t this a bit too fast?" Ruby Spencer chimed in, "It’s good for two people to have feelings for each other, but after all they’ve only been together for a few months, perhaps waiting a bit longer would be better?"

After Ruby Spencer spoke, Grandma also nodded in agreement, "Hmm, it is a bit fast..."

Aunt suddenly felt like the emperor isn’t worried but the eunuch is, "When exactly is the right time to meet? Wait until they’re madly in love, and if they find out the family situation isn’t right, it might be too late to resolve it! Better to meet sooner... uh, Allen, I don’t mean this against you, it’s just that I’m straightforward, please don’t mind."

Allen Rivera maintained his smile, "I don’t mind, you’re also thinking about Janie’s well-being. After all, we’re aiming for marriage, and getting to know each other well is certainly beneficial, it’s only natural. The family atmosphere, the estate, and debts, whether there are any hereditary illnesses, these things aren’t easy to explain with just my words."