Chapter 144 The Carters’ cocktail party

He just wanted to live together. It didn’t matter whether there will love each other or not. Or it will be better not to have love, which will save him from many unnecessary troubles. This was Edwin Carter’s point of view when he found Jane and got married. But now, Edwin Carter didn’t think the same. After living with her, he started wanting her more than ever, not only this girl but also her heart. But he didn’t know that her broken heart was willing to open for him again. Because it was hard to guess that what was going on in Jane’s mind, and Edwin Carter always felt that their relationship was very fragile, which can collapse in an instant because of small waves. "Why don’t you talk? What are you thinking?" Jane asked in a soft voice. "I was wondering if you can open your heart and fall in love with me." However, Edwin Carter was not used to saying sentimental things, so he could only stare at her silently. "See, if you don’t want to hang out, let’s go back." Edwin Carter didn’t want to talk, and Jane didn’t want to walk more. "I didn’t mean that." Edwin Carter grabbed her hand, pulled her back and kissed her hard. When he couldn’t say anything, he tried to express his love by his actions. Jane pounded him hard on the chest, broke free from his arms, gasped and said, "Don’t. All the elders are here." It would be a shame for the elders to see them like this. "Sorry!" He said. "No, no. We can go back to the room and close the door." As soon as the words came out, Jane’s face turned red again. And the haze in Edwin’s heart spread out; he chuckled. She was obviously a shy woman, but what she said was so bold. In the next few days, Edwin Carter was busy again, and everyone in the Carter Family didn’t idle. The Carter Family has lived in the United States for many years. There were not many relatives and friends in their homeland. Those who were still in contact were their closest friends. Three days before the New Year, the Carter family held a small cocktail party for close relatives and friends. Among these guests, Edwin’s mother’s family was the most special. The James family was the most famous family in Jiangbei for their strong military background. Edwin’s mother’s name is Olivia James. Her grandfather was an outstanding general who made great contributions to the founding of the country. Besides, her father, who showed great talent from childhood, first served in the Central Committee, and later was assigned to Jiangbei to take charge of the military power. Decades later, her family had firmly established itself in Jiangbei. No one could shake this family’s position. And Victor James, the younger brother who was 20 years younger than Olivia James. Victor James was only thirty years old, and due to his talent and ability, he had earned a very senior rank that many people would never have been able to achieve in their whole lives. Nowadays, he was in charge of Jiangbei military region and was famous for his attitude and personality. Their parents had passed away and Olivia James has been married, so Victor James was the only one left in the James family. Even at the age of thirty, James hadn’t got a wife, let alone extended his family line. Seeing that Victor James was the only heir of the James family and didn’t marry yet, Olivia always got worried about her family’s future and next generations. But what’s the use of being worried? Her brother has his own opinions. Marriage in his view may be far less important than his army brothers. Every time they got together, Edwin’s mother would sigh helplessly, and Edwin’s father got more worried about his wife. She’s in poor health and should not be too anxious. - Edwin Carter and Jane were dressed very formally today. Edwin Carter looked more handsome in his elegant suit. Jane was wearing a knitted dress with a heel and a red coat. Her hair was tied high, and she really looked beautiful. Edwin Carter took her to welcome the arrival of the guests at the door of their home, which was also a formal introduction to everyone. Edwin Carter was introducing earnestly, "this is my wife, Jane Ronan, this is..." He uttered the same words for hours, but his face did not have a trace of impatience, even in his eyes there was a very rare smile. Looking at him, Jane could not help but think that what he said this morning might be more than what he said in a year. He’s more approachable now; he was no longer a man who was too cold to talk with. Jane really liked him this way. She couldn’t help but got close to him. Edwin smiled at her and asked, "Are your feet uncomfortable?" He always showed his care and concern to her. "No." She shook her head and put her hand in his palm. "I’m very happy today." She was officially receiving guests as his wife. She had become a family member of his house, how can she be unhappy? She had no time and mood to feel uncomfortable or tired. "If you’re tired, go and sit for a while." "I am not tired." Jane shook her head and whispered, "I want to be with you." "Okay." He said. Just one word, but it’s so powerful. Jane smiled even more brightly. Today, Angela Carter has also changed her old image of jumping around; she dressed well and received guests at the entrance occasionally. She strolled around the gate from time to time. She had been waiting for a long time. Almost all the guests had arrived, and her neck had stretched while waiting but the man she wanted to see still did not show up. She liked the New Year the most, but she’s different from other kids. Other children looked forward to the New Year to get lucky money. But for her, only at this time can she stay with that person for two more days. Last new year he promised her that he would come earlier, but why he didn’t come? The party was about to start, but she hadn’t seen him, where was he? After waiting for a while, her parents, brother, and sister in law went back which meant that all the guests had arrived. Maybe, the person she was waiting for will not come. "Mom, Victor James won’t come this year?" Angela Carter ran to her mother and held her arm. "Silly girl, he’s your uncle. How can you call him by his name directly?" Her mother pinched the tip of Angela’s nose. Although she didn’t like Angela’s way of address, her tone was very gentle. She didn’t mean to hurt Angela. "Is he coming or not?" "There’s something wrong with the military region. He can’t come today." Mother Carter said. Her brother was excellent in all aspects, and he’s too responsible for his work to take a holiday during the New Year.