The housekeeper had just called Iris and Dom for lunchtime when Jin Liwei called.
"We're almost finished preparing the house," Iris informed her husband. "I had all the guest bedrooms cleaned and prepared just in case your other brothers decide to stay with us."
"Thanks, love," Jin Liwei said. "Fourth Brother Mo will be staying with us for a few days to help me out."
"Anyone else?"
"No, only him. Eldest Brother Yehan is busy because it's harvest time at his farms. Second Brother Yingjie has scheduled surgeries. Fifth Brother…uh, Nikolai will also help out but you know he's also busy with his, uh, own stuff."
Iris understood without him explaining. Then she asked next, "What about Grandpa Lu?"
Jin Liwei turned silent.
She waited patiently until he was ready to speak.
