A middle-aged woman walked into the manor with her two kids trailing behind her. Jolly dropped her bag on the couch and sat down. Her kids, Esmeralda Gibson and Maximus Gibson sat across her.
She turned her head towards the footsteps. Jolly sized Avery up and exclaimed.
"You must be Ava, the new toy, my nephew decided to marry," Jolly exclaimed.
Avery calmed her raging heart, she replied with a smile, squeezing Alex's hand.
"The name is Avery and I'm his wife."
Jolly clasped her hands together and laughed. " I can't believe you married a bastard. A mere bastard who sleeps with bitches."
"Aunt -" Alex paused midway. He turned to look at Avery. His body was trembling from the insults his so-called Aunt just spouted.
Alex's jaw clenched. Avery shook her head, telling him to stay put.
"So what if he is a bastard. At least my husband isn't in jail."Avery exclaimed.
"Why you-"
"JOLLY! Behave. It will be a disgrace to know you are quarrelling with someone of the same age as you your kids." Hannah walked down the stairs.
Jolly scoffed at her. Hannah rolled her eyes at her behaviour. She stood beside his nephew Alex. A smile crept on her lips as she diverted her eyes to her other family.
"I hope you both are doing well?",
"We are Aunt Hannah," Esmeralda said to her. her
Maximus stared intently at Alex. He curled his hands into fists.
Esmeralda cleared her throat.
"It's good to see you cousin. I hope you are fine." Esmeralda said to Alex.
Alex rolled her eyes and looked away. The tension in the room dropped. However, Avery stretched her hand towards Esmeralda.
"Hello, I'm Avery. Nice to meet you."
"Esmeralda Gibson. The pleasure is all mine."
Hannah called the maids to show them their rooms.
"I want Alex's room." Maximus viced out. Jolly smirked at his son.
"My husband can't give up his room to a guest. And if you were listening he is married."
Maximus gave a sinister smile, and he walked closer to Avery.
"I won't mind sharing a room with you. What do you say? Wanna share a room with me, angel?"
A punch landed on his face. Avery flinched at the sudden movement of Alex. Alex held Avery's shoulders and pulled her closer to him.
"I'm warning you, Max. Avery is mine. If you dare lust or say anything to her. Punching you wouldn't be enough but plucking your eyes will follow." He snapped.