Chapter 17
At that moment, Ryan brought out the meal he had laboriously prepared, which looked burnt.
He unconsciously glanced at Janic, hoping for a reaction, but when he got nothing, he started looking f
“Where did Xena go” he asked.
Janic and Jackson were still focused on their own food and didn’tj
Molly seemed unsure about what to say, While Emily replied with an anxious tone, “She had a small argument with Janie and left.”
She quickly added. “But Jason went after her, so it should be fine.”
Ryan’s expression darkened right away–matching his burnt dishes.
He gritted his teeth and accused, Janiel Why did you pick on Kena?”
He couldn’t understand why Jane still held such a grudge against Xena after all these years.
If she went back to the Jenkins, it’s bound to cause more trouble.
The thought alone gave him a headache.
Janie was about to respond as she put down her fork when Jackson jumped in. “Are you serious? Janie didn’t bully Xena, it’s Xena who always messes up with Janie. Don’t be so one side”
Jackson’s outburst surprised Ryan.
was confused. Jackson was not talkative before, how come he was so offensive?
He was
If Jackson had caught Ryan’s thought, he would be proud to say that he had a lead on his sister.
Ryan’s expression darkened even more. “Stop talking nonsense! Xena is a simple girl. Even if she messed up, she didn’t mean to
Jackson had heard enough of the “simple girl” and “didn’t mean to excuses.
With a fake smile plassered on his face, he replied, “Alright, alright, whatever you say.
“Go comfort your uster quickly. It’s time for her to try your cooking masterpiece. But isn’t she worried about you? Why is she letting you cook?” Jackson pretended to be puzzled as his acting skills hit their peak.
Funung with anger, Ryan turned to leave,
“Wait,” Emily stood up. “I’ll go with you”
“You young
gunes shouldn’t always be at each other’s throats,” she chided as she followed him.
[I totally love how blunt Jackson is. But he’ll get himmelf huo trouble.Jr
[Ryan is overly protective. It was Xena who started confronting others first. He’s being partial ]
Are you serious? It’s obvious Janie and Jackson are being aggressive! They need to check their attitude towards their seniors.]
[You senonly can’t tell right from wrung!!
Jackson frita wave of boredom wash over him.
Jande gently said, “It’s fine.”
Jackson nodded and began enjoying his moral.
Eating his boiled duck and looking at the delicacies, David was naturally tickled out of his
Thinking of Jackson’s words carlier, he had to lodd back
Only when they were almost done did Xena and the others come back.
Xena’s eyes were red last seemed caliner now.
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Next to her stood Jason with a smile on his face.
Ryan pressed his lips together, clearly not happy
Meanwhile, Emile smiled sympathetically.
“Nena, hurry up and eat.” Ryan said.
Xena nodded and followed him to the table.
But as soon as she saw the meal, her expression dropped.
Ryan felt a bit embarrassed too
Jason chuckled and said, “It’s not bad. It’s Mr. Jenkins‘ first time cooking, after all. Come join us instead”
Molly chimed in. “Yeah, there’s some left. Come can with us?
Jason glanced at what was left on the table and was momentarily speechless,
There was little food left on the uble, except that the words had been spoken and he couldn’t back out of them.
Seeing this awkwardness unfold, Emily suggested they share David’s boiled duck
David wasn’t thrilled about that.
The boiled duck wasn’t exactly a gourmet meal but he had p
Since things were already like this, he kept quiet about it.
put effort into making it. He didn’t expect it to turn into Emily’s charity case.
(I have to say that Ryan has no talent for cooking. Nobody is perfect. That makes me feel better!]
[But Jackson is perfect. He’s handsome, treats his sister well, and qui pook.
The looks on their faces are priceless! Ryan: Embarrassed. I’m a worse cook than Jackson Xena: It’s grossed out but I have to hold it back. Jason Wait, do I have to share the little food I have with them? David: Fat my boiled duck without asking me?]
serious mind–reading]
[Holy, you’ve got some serious
Sering Jackson start cleaning up the dishes. David quickly went to help him.
Janie ut quietly, pulled out a book, and started to read.
Emily couldn’t help but roll her eyes.
She had seen far too many people brag about how much they loved reading, only to completely fail at it. She thought Janie was so clueless.
Xena took a bite of the burnt dish and felt nothing but bitterness in her mouth
She forced herself not to show how grossed out she was and smiled instead, saying, “It’s your first time cooking, Ryan. It’s already pretty good”
Ryan was in a bad mood, even Xena’s compliment didn’t cheer him up.
He felt like be was lagging way behind jackson. He didn’t want to be outdone.
Noticing Ryan ignoring her, Xena pursed her lips in disappointment.
Jason saw this and touted a piece of boiled duck into Xena’s bowl.
She looked at hun surprised while he gave her a gentle umide, making her shyly lower her head.
Emily walked over to Janie with her bowl. “Why are you just reading by yourself? That’s so lonely. Come chat with us.”
Janie glanced away from his book and replied casually. “Im not lonely. Leave in
ine alone”
Then Xena piped up suddenly, “Janie, you seem to love books. I love a huge study room. How about a visit to my place next time?”
Ryan couldn’t help but glance at Janie
After all these years, Janie’s room was still untouched.
Janie kept her cool as usual and said flatly, “Don’t boiler, my study is big too.”
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Xena sighed sadly. “Well
(Isn’t Janie trying way muny years]
too hard to create an image The last one who tried to project an image of being
Jover and Tailed was laughed at for
[Maybe she loves to read. I think she gives off the vibe that she comes from a literary family]–
[Dude, that’s too much. Why don’t you say she is a fairy?]
Janie is so out of place.]
Their aura doesn’t match, Why must they force themselves to fit together Janie was quietly reading by herself. It’s reasonable for her to refuse, and she didn’t do anything else
