Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts

Chapter 218

Ines was supposed to move in with the Meyer family, but Ethan wasn't satisfied with the facilities there. So, he decided to refurbish the place. Anti-slip carpets were laid everywhere necessary, and even the stairs got a new makeover. As such, Ines had to spend a few more days at their city home.

At lunchtime, Ines was dozing off when she heard Camela knocking at the door, "Ms. Galeana, there's a lady named Phoebe looking for you. Shall I let her in?"

Ines woke up a bit and replied, "Camela, she's a good friend of mine. Let her in."

Ines quickly got out of bed and got dressed. As she came out of the bedroom, Phoebe just came in. Looking at her messy hair, Phoebe was surprised and said, "Won't Mr. Meyer be turned off by you looking like this?"

"I'm not like you, always needing to be all dolled up whether at home or out and about." Ines said.

"I just care about my image. You, on the other hand, don't need any makeup." Phoebe said, pinching Ines's face.

Ines laughed and brushed her hand away, looking at her helplessly, "What brought you here all of a sudden?"

Phoebe told Ines, "I'm here to see the baby, it has nothing to do with you."

Ines looked at Phoebe's empty hands. Since they were best friends, they were pretty straight with each other, "You didn't bring any gifts, why are you here?"

Phoebe shook her head, looking at Ines speechlessly, "Since you've become a lady of leisure, you seem to have developed a fondness for pinching pennies. You weren't like this before."

"This is not pinching pennies, it's your sincerity as a godmother." Ines said.

"Well, I'm off to see the baby then." Phoebe was about to lift Ines's clothes.

Ines laughed and slapped her hand away, "You can't just touch me like that. I'm a married woman now."

"I don't care about that. We've known each other since we were kids, I've seen every part of you." Phoebe grabbed Ines's hand, pressed it against Ines's belly over the clothes, and said seriously, "Babies, whether you're little princes or princesses, I'll love you all the same. Remember, I'm your godmother, Phoebe. Be sure to remember my name. You have to smile at me when you're born, then I'll give you presents, got it?"

"Phoebe, the babies are still too small. They can't understand what you're saying." Ines said.

"Even if they can't understand, they can get used to my voice. Have you started prenatal education for them?" Phoebe asked, looking up.

Ines shook her head, they seemed to have forgotten about this, "Not yet."

Phoebe showed a satisfied smile, as if she had planned everything in advance. She took out two CDs from her bag and handed them to Ines. Ines took a glance, they were collections of world- famous classical music, "Is this your gift?"

"Of course, if it's a boy, he can grow up to be a reserved pianist. If it's a girl, she can be a classy little princess." Phoebe said.

A reserved pianist, Ines thought better of it. She didn't like boys being too reserved. She liked the type like Ethan, sometimes gentlemanly, sometimes domineering.

"You can make your future son a pianist, but I don't like it." Ines said.

"What's wrong with being a pianist?" Phoebe asked, looking at Ines puzzled.

"Such people are usually introverted. I prefer children who are cheerful." Ines said.

Ines didn't think Phoebe was just here to give her prenatal education CDs, so she asked, "Do you have anything else to tell me?"

"You're overthinking it. I really just came to see you. Didn't you say you're going to live with the Meyer family soon? It's not easy to get in there, and once you're in, it's hard to get out. Your life will be confined there, I came to chat with you to prepare in advance." Phoebe said.

"I'm going there to enjoy life, not to be imprisoned." Ines gave Phoebe a glare.

Phoebe looked at Ines seriously for a while, "Don't say things like that casually. It's not just a day or two, but half a year. You, who likes to keep busy, might feel bored when you're idle."

"Don't instill negative thoughts in me, you're scaring me. Have you seen Samuel?" Ines asked cautiously.

Phoebe reluctantly said, "Not yet, we haven't been in contact for so many years, how could we meet so soon."

"Every time I mention him, you look reluctant. Let me remind you, I heard grandpa say the other day that Noel's grandpa is still pushing him to go on blind dates. You better watch out." Ines said. All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

"I got it. You've been influenced by my mom, always lecturing me. I actually came to invite you to go shopping. I wouldn't just give you two CDs. Today, I'll personally take you to pick out gifts for my little ones. Don't be shy, buy whatever you like." Phoebe said.

"Are we going now?" Ines asked.

"Yes, there aren't many people shopping at this time." Phoebe said.

Ines thought for a moment and said, "I need to tell Ethan first."

"I knew you would say that, so I've already spoken to Ethan. He agreed; he told me to take you and bring you back safely, and to bring Camela along." Phoebe said.

Ines smiled and said, "Alright, I'll go change my clothes."

The three of them went straight to a mall in the city center, where Phoebe took Ines to a jewelry store. Ines laughed and looked at her, "You're really going all out, bringing me to a place like this."

"Come on, let's go in. This place is nothing special." Phoebe urged.

Ines had one foot in the door, but stopped when she saw the people inside. Phoebe followed her gaze and saw Hunter and Silas standing in front of the counter, a man holding an antique was explaining to them, "Mr. Galeana, this is something our president specifically had me find for you. There are two of them, said to be gifts from a nobleman to his son and daughter in the 16th century. He later sold them due to financial pressure. If it's for twins, it couldn't be more perfect. Antiques like this are not common on the market."