"What? Do you two know each other?" Leonard Winston was also surprised. His younger brother had never met Rachel Saintclair before. He had just returned from the United States the day before yesterday, and there was simply no chance for the two of them to meet.
Rachel Saintclair fell silent. Of course, she didn't want to mention that after she stopped Ethan Winston on the street in a rather bold manner, she had also seen Leonard Winston being affectionate with Elizabeth Collins. It wasn't that she felt particularly embarrassed; it was just that she thought the act of stopping someone on the street was embarrassing enough.
Moreover, she didn't believe for a moment that Elizabeth Collins hadn't mentioned seeing her to Leonard Winston that day.
So, this "surprise" was revealed by the sunny and outspoken Ethan Winston.
After he finished speaking, Leonard Winston's eyes instantly became a bit deeper, making his already unfathomable eyes even more profound. Rachel Saintclair mentally slapped her forehead. She knew this little incident definitely couldn't be hidden. The point was... looking at her act of pulling someone on the street, it seemed more like she was trying to hit on a handsome guy.
"Hehe, it's really a coincidence. It seems that being a family means there's a bond." George Winston smiled kindly. This was his sincere thought. He liked all these children very much. Especially Rachel Saintclair. Perhaps because he was getting old, the iron - heartedness of his youth had turned into a soft heart now. He felt a bit of pity for Rachel Saintclair, thinking that such a wonderful woman shouldn't be treated so coldly by Leonard Winston.
George Winston had also hinted and explicitly told Leonard Winston more than once that since they were married, he should treat her well.
However, with Leonard Winston's good - at - acting face, he could always coax George Winston into a good mood. But once they got home, it was Rachel Saintclair who would surely suffer.
"It really is a coincidence." Leonard Winston narrowed his eyes. The woman's act of stopping a handsome guy on the street annoyed him. Could it be that she would throw herself at any man with a bit of good looks?
Even though that "man with good looks" was his own younger brother.
Just by looking at Leonard Winston's expression and the sour tone in his voice, Rachel Saintclair knew that this guy was definitely bothered! But come to think of it... it sounded like he was jealous?
The most excited one was undoubtedly Ethan Winston. Just after returning to the country, he was on the phone with Leonard Winston when a woman suddenly rushed out and stopped him on the street. Although it was rather strange, now that he knew this woman, who was very serious about her work, was his sister - in - law, he felt it was only natural.
Only a woman like her was worthy of his elder brother.
Ethan Winston was a chatterbox. At the dinner table, he just kept talking non - stop. But no one found his talking annoying. Even Rachel Saintclair, who wasn't familiar with him, felt very relaxed.
Speaking of which, Ethan Winston was like sunshine. Whether it was his appearance or his personality, he always made people feel very comfortable and happy. Making friends with someone like him must be very interesting. From his unintentional gestures at the dinner table, it was also evident that he was a very considerate person.
Compared with Leonard Winston, they were like heaven and earth. Rachel Saintclair secretly glanced at Leonard Winston and thought to herself. She thought her glance was so subtle that no one would notice, but she didn't know that Leonard Winston had caught her little move.
This woman!
After the meal, Leonard Winston accompanied George Winston to talk, while Rachel Saintclair, being idle, went to the kitchen to help Amelia Winston.
Amelia Winston liked to make some desserts after meals, especially to satisfy Ethan Winston, the glutton.
Speaking of which, Ethan Winston and Leonard Winston didn't look that alike. Ethan Winston's features were more three - dimensional and had a more European look. Most importantly, he exuded a sunny aura all over. Even if he stood there coolly without speaking, he gave a bright impression, which was completely different from Leonard Winston's slightly gloomy calmness.
Compared to the serene landscape painting, Rachel Saintclair preferred sunshine.
"Speaking of which, I always hear Leo talk about his younger brother, but that stingy guy has never even shown me a photo." Rachel Saintclair complained to Amelia Winston in a coquettish tone. "Otherwise, I would have recognized him at a glance that day, and there wouldn't have been such an embarrassing situation."
Amelia Winston smiled amiably. "Little Leo just doesn't talk much. But it's not a bad thing. Fate is really a mysterious thing. Otherwise, how could they be a family? They can even run into each other on the street casually."
Rachel Saintclair gave a sweet smile, but she didn't think so in her heart. Who would consider herself a family with that Leonard Winston? She couldn't wait to stay as far away from him as possible.
"Is little sister - in - law so interested in me? Be careful my brother gets jealous." Ethan Winston's voice, tinged with a smile, came from behind, giving Rachel Saintclair a little start.
Turning around, she saw Ethan Winston leaning against the kitchen door, his arms crossed over his chest, a mischievous arc curving his lips as he stared intently at her.
Rachel Saintclair thought to herself that these two brothers even had the same way of charming people.
"Your brother is so busy with his own affairs that he doesn't have the time to be jealous."
Ethan Winston raised his eyebrows and broke into a smile. When he smiled, Rachel Saintclair felt as if the whole world lit up. It was probably what they meant by "the clouds part and the sun shines through".
"My brother has a lot of scandals, but he only has you in his heart. Little sister - in - law doesn't get jealous of him. My brother really married a good wife."
Rachel Saintclair had a look of consternation. "Where on earth did you see that he has me in his heart?"
Ethan Winston reached out, grabbed an apple, and took a big bite. "If he really liked other women, he wouldn't have married you. He could enjoy himself freely, having a new lover every night."
This made Rachel Saintclair even more depressed. He didn't know that even after they got married, Leonard Winston was still having a good time with different women every night. Besides, this marriage was bound to end sooner or later.
Amelia Winston came over to mediate. "You naughty boy, you just talk nonsense. If your brother and sister - in - law ever quarrel, it will definitely be your fault!"
Ethan Winston cried out in protest. "Grandma, if you say that, my brother will misunderstand that I'm trying to hit on little sister - in - law!"
Rachel Saintclair almost spat out a mouthful of blood. What on earth was all this?
The three people who were joking around didn't notice that Leonard Winston's gaze kept coldly sweeping over from time to time, while he remained expressionless on the surface.
George Winston saw his little actions but just smiled and didn't expose him. His eldest grandson was good in every way, but he liked to hide his thoughts so well that it was hard to fathom. However, since he got married to this wife, he had become more and more human - like, like a passionate young man. At least, he could get jealous now. Not bad, not bad.
Ethan Winston had just returned to the country and didn't have a place to live. Since George Winston doted on him so much, he naturally moved into George Winston's Central Sea Village. Ethan Winston also wanted to stay at his grandfather's house. His staying not only fulfilled George Winston's wish but also Leonard Winston's.
Because if Ethan Winston didn't pester George Winston, he would surely pester Leonard Winston. And Leonard Winston didn't want him to pester himself at the moment, and even less did he want him to meet Rachel Saintclair again.
But the two of them seemed completely unaware of his dangerous signals and still chatted happily.
After sitting for a while longer, it was Leonard Winston who claimed to have something urgent and couldn't stay any longer. He forcefully dragged Rachel Saintclair away, who was chatting merrily with Ethan Winston.
"Where does little sister - in - law work? I'll come and play with you when I'm free?" Ethan Winston, the restless little monkey, really liked chatting with Rachel Saintclair. But this kind of childlike playfulness made Leonard Winston very unhappy.
He gave Ethan Winston a sideways glance. "What? Only thinking about sister - in - law and forgetting about brother?"
Rachel Saintclair raised her eyebrows upon hearing this. Hey? Why did she feel that Leonard Winston's words had a sour taste?