Chapter 47 Meeting Parents At The Ancestral Residence


    Regardless of how Samantha Lang and the Lang family were doing, Isabe Thompson was living lifefortably.


    If she had nothing to do during the day, she would mess with the Thompson family online.


    At night, she messed around with Draxton Lockwood. The two of them were extremelypatible and enjoyed their moments together.


    During this process, the two of them quickly established a strong rtionship. There was no longer any estrangement between the two of them. It was as if they were a normal couple.


    Finally, Draxton could not help but bring Isabe and Ricky back to the Lockwood family.


    He brought them back all of a sudden.


    He did not inform anyone in advance.


    Cooper did not expect the three of them to leave the Northenville Manor and return to the main residence, so he did not inform anyone there.


    Madame Emma Lockwood was stillining in the Whatsapp group. "That brat, Draxton. When will he bring my granddaughter-inw and great-grandson back? Didn''t they already register their marriage?" Cooperforted her. "Madame Lockwood, don''t be anxious. The chieftain said that Mrs. Lockwood is timid. She''s probably shy. However, the chieftain should bring Madam back to the old residence in a few days." "Cooper, you have to tell her that I like young and beautiful girls the most. Tell her not to be shy and toe back quickly."


    These wear the voice messages Madame Emma Lockwood sent.


    Cooper agreed. Then, he looked mncholic. The chieftain probably forgot to bring his wife back to the ancestral home. He knew that the chieftain had been enjoying his days with his wife. His mind was filled with thoughts about how to spend the night with his wife. Hepletely forgot about returning to the ancestral home. Cooper was even the one who guided Ricky to have dinner yesterday night.


    It seemed the two were engrossed with each other and there was no going back.


    The ancestral manor of the Lockwood family was a simple but ssical residence.


    Such a mansion was very rare now.


    Around the mansion, there were patrol robots equipped with guns.


    Draxton said, "This is the Lockwood family''s ancestral residence. This residence has been passed down for hundreds of years. It has been renovated several times during this period. Grandpa and grandma like to live here. Mom, Dad, and Uncle don''t usually live here. They each have their own residence.


    "However, today is the 15th. On the 1st and 15th of every month, everyone has to put down what they''re doing and return to the ancestral residence to reunite no matter what. We have always done this." "Is our arrival here too abrupt?" Isabe asked.


    Draxton said, "Of course not. They''ve been waiting for you. When they see you, they''ll be pleasantly surprised."


    Isabe pursed her lips and smiled. She was not worried that the Lockwood family would not like her. Even if they did, she did not care. She only had to keep her man. When the time came, she could stay or leave.


    All in all, Isabe would not let herself suffer a loss.


    Ss Yanter was driving in front while Draxton''s family of three sat in the back. Seeing that Isabe seemed a little nervous, Draxton took out his phone and pulled her into his family''s group chat. Someone was talking in the Lockwood family''s group chat.


    Olivia Lockwood sent a message while tagging Cooper. [My brother is getting more and more unreasonable. It''s the 15th today. He doesn''t even bring sister-inw back to the ancestral home!]


    Kevin Lockwood replied soon after, tagging Cooper. [Cousin-inw is too timid. It must be because Eldest Cousin is too fierce, so she must have misunderstood. Maybe she thinks everyone in the family is like that Cooper, you have to put in a good word for us.]


    Roger Lockwood agreed. [That''s right. I think Eldest Cousin is scary. Maybe he scared her.]


    Olivia sent a message. [It''s not easy for him to find a wife. And he even intimidates his wife. I''m worried for him.]


    Yale Lockwood had something to say about that. [I heard that they''ve already registered their marriage.]


    Olivia added, [I heard that it was Draxton Lockwood who escorted her to the registry. Poor sister-inw. She must be t the mercy of my brother every day!]


    Roger agreed. [Yeah, that''s pitiful.]


    Yale thought the same. [Indeed.]


    Samuel Lockwood saw eye to eye with him [I know, right?]


    Just as the juniors were discussing, Patriarch Lockwood who has a profile picture of a rose sent a message. [This brat is indeed outrageous. Tonight, I''ll make my way to Northernville Manor to see my granddaughter-inw and great-grandson. In the future, I''ll be in charge. Let''s see if he still dares to bully


    others!]


    Everyone was in unison. [Hurray for grandpa!]


    Draxton looked at the chat history in the group, and his lips twitched imperceptibly. Then, his lips curled into a slightly nasty smile.


    He added Isabe to the group.


    Of course, Isabe couldn''t see what the group had discussed about earlier.


    She saw that she had entered a group called "The Happy Family."


    The group was very quiet. The people inside should be members of the Lockwood family.


    Isabe was silent for a moment. She did not say anything because the group was also inactive.


    But in fact, the members of the Lockwood family were wonderstruck.


    "Is ''Be Babe'' her? Oh my god! Eldest Cousin added Cousin-inw into the group!"


    Kevin eximed in surprise.


    Everyone in the Lockwood family was about to put down their phones, but then quickly recovered from the shock.


    "Quick, greet her!" Olivia said, "Don''t scare her!"


    Kevin was the first to type. [Wee, Isabe!] He even added a cute puppy emoji at the back.


    Yale followed suit. [Wee!]


    Roger added, [Wee!]


    Bernard Lockwood of the twins joined in. [Wee!]


    The other twin Shepard Lockwood did not want to miss out as well. [Wee!]


    Olivia sent a message as well. [Wee, sister-inw. I''m your sister!]


    Isabe was kind of speechless.


    The corners of her lips curled up slightly. The Lockwood family seemed to be more enthusiastic than she had expected.


    Yale sent a message to mock Olivia. [Olivia Lockwood, you''re too shameless. You''re talking as if we aren''t her siblings as well!]


    To which Oliva replied, [I was born to the same parents and you weren''t. How can we be the same? Sister-inw,e and dote on me. Ignore them!] And she tagged Isabe too.


    Isabe did not know what to say.


    "My granddaughter-inw entered the group?" Patriarch Lockwood was stunned. Then, he sent a dancing little yellow duck emoji.All content is ? N0velDrama.Org.


    The little yellow duck was cute. Isabe was about to type when a big red packet popped out.


    Patriarch Lockwood had sent a red packet and tagged her. [Granddaughter-inw,e and collect the exclusive red packet from grandpa.]


    They were so enthusiastic that Isabe didn''t even have time to say anything. She nced at the man beside her. Draxton was looking at her with a smile. Isabe''s ears turned red. Then, he smiled and sent a message to the group. Be Babe sent a message. [Hello everyone, I''m Isabe Thompson.]


    Then, she epted the red packet.


    Bernard sent a message. [Hello, Isabe!]


    Shepard did the same. [Hello, Isabe!]


    Olivia replied instantly. [Hello, Isabe!]


    Yale gave a reply soon after. [Hello, Isabe!]


    Roger greeted her as well.


    And the list goes on...


    However, the most eye-catching one was Patriarch Lockwood''s. [Hello, granddaughter-inw!]


    Be Babe sent a message. [Hello, grandpa!]


    Patriarch Lockwood replied, [Hi!]


    Then Isabe sent a red packet to the group.


    And another...


    She had sent many to the group.


    "Patriarch Lockwood snatched your red packet."


    "Bernard Lockwood snatched your red packet."


    Then, a series of notifications popped up.


    Olivia was unhappy. [You guys are too much. I didn''t even get a red packet. Can''t you leave one for me?]


    Yale sent a proud-faced emoji in response.


    Olivia sent numerous emojis to express her exasperation.


    Patriarch Lockwood was the one who snatched the most. He posted a big yellow emoji baring its teeth.


    [Sister-inw, I want a red packet!] Olivia also sent an emoji of a cute girl who seemed to look at Isabe expectantly.


    Isabe could not help butugh. She casually sent out a red packet.


    "Dad, Mom, Uncle, and Aunt are probably busy and unaware. Grandma is probably taking advantage of the chaos to eat snacks secretly and didn''t take notice."


    Draxton didn''t need to think to know what was going on at home.


    Isabe counted the gifts she had brought. Fortunately, she had bought enough for everyone.


    She tilted her head to look at the quiet Ricky and rubbed his little head. "Ricky, we''ll be able to see Dad''s family soon. Are you happy?"


    Ricky wasn''t happy, nor was he unhappy. He nced at his mother''s phone. The people in the group seemed to wee his mother. He nodded. "Yes, if Mom is happy, Ricky is happy too." Isabe was instantly moved beyond words. What a heartwarming baby.


    Draxton said, "Great-grandpa, great-grandma, as well as grandpa and grandma... They are all looking forward to seeing you and Mom."


    Ricky nodded and said, "Ricky will also be obedient."


    Draxton reached out and rubbed his curly hair.


    He looked at Isabe and said, "You taught him well."


    Isabe thought, "That''s because you haven''t seen how naughty Betty is. I hope you can still say that when the timees."


    Isabe smirked devilishly.


    Her expression was exactly the same as Betty''s evil smile.


    Draxton felt an inexplicable numbness on his back, but he could not exin why.


    The car drove towards the entrance of the old residence. When the patrolling robots realized that it was an unauthorized car, they let it pass.


    The house was enormous. Ss parked the car in the parking area and realized that there were many cars parked there. They must belong to family members who hade from all over.


    "Let''s not rush. I''ll show you around so that you can familiarize yourself with the surroundings," Draxton said. He led Isabe Thompson and Ricky around.


    Ricky was curious about everything in the old residence until they discovered an animal park.


    "There''s a lion!" Ricky''s interest was piqued. He pointed at the white lion on the other side of the iron fence with sparkling eyes.


    "Great-grandpa likes lions, so he raised one at home. Its name is Furry. Great-grandpa has raised it since he was young. It has a good temper and doesn''t usually bite. However, it''s still a wild beast. We have to be careful."


    With that, Draxton led Ricky to see the lion.


    Isabe looked at their silhouettes and smiled. She was not interested in lions, so she strolled around. There was a garden in the house and a rockery with a swing beside it.


    Isabe nned to sit by the swing for a while.


    She sat down on the swing and sighed inwardly. Then she marveled at how extraordinary the residence looked. It was ssic but imposing and gave off a dignified feeling. This was the foundation that had been settled over time, as well as the dignity brought about by the prosperity of the family.


    The Lockwood Group was indeed worthy of its reputation.


    Suddenly, she heard an unusual voice.


    Isabe tilted her head and listened carefully. She heard the voiceing from behind the rockery.


    A man''s exasperated voice growled, "Stealing food, you''re stealing food again! How many times has this been? I let you offst time, but now you''re stealing food again!"


    "Boohoo... I''m hungry..."


    A sobbing old woman''s voice sounded.


    "Hungry? Who would believe that?" the man said angrily.


    "I''m really hungry..."


    Isabe raised her eyebrows in surprise. As expected of a wealthy family. There were always scandals that these families had to hide from the public. How could such a big family let an elderly woman starve? Surely the Lockwood family could afford to feed an old woman?


    Isabe did not want to meddle in other people''s business, but at this moment, a voice sounded again. It was so stern that it was almost cold. "Behave yourself. Hand over the thing in your hand. Don''t make me take it away."


    "No, I don''t want to. This is for my daughter-inw."


    The old woman''s voice trembled with fear as she tried her best to hide the item behind her.


    The man sneered. "Don''t use your daughter-inw to pressure me..."


    Then, the man went to grab it. Madame Emma Lockwood cried miserably.


    Isabe could not take it anymore. She jumped off the swing and walked around the rockery. As expected, she saw the gray-haired Madame Emma Lockwood being forced to retreat from a tall and burly man. Madame Emma Lockwood''s hands were behind her back. She was hiding something. At this moment, Madame Emma Lockwood''s expression was filled with fear and grievance. Her teary eyes were pitiful.


    On the other hand, that man seemed to have some status in this family.


    Isabe stood behind the two with a serious expression.


    Madame Emma Lockwood was facing Isabe Thompson, while the man''s back was facing Isabe. Hence, he did not notice her.


    Madame Emma Lockwood, on the other hand, saw Isabe. Isabe could not describe how weird Madame Emma Lockwood''s expression seemed. She looked both excitedly and expectant at the same time, which did not fit the current scenario.


    But before Isabe could think, Madame Emma Lockwood shouted at her, "Save me, save me!"


    The man was speechless.


    He red at Madame Emma Lockwood with a dark expression and said angrily, "For a mouthful of food, you even called for help. How outrageous!"


    Madame Emma Lockwood looked at Isabe hopefully.


    The man also realized that there was someone behind him, but he did not turn around. He seemed to be confident that no one would dare to confront him.


    He sneered. "Stop shouting. No one will dare save you!"


    Taking a deep breath, Isabe finally spoke under Madame Emma Lockwood''s hopeful gaze.


    "Uncle, do you have to do this? All for some food?"


    Madame Emma Lockwood''s eyes lit up, and she nodded repeatedly. Isabe took the words out of her mouth.


    She looked at Isabe with shining eyes.


    Isabe felt a little strange.


    At this moment, the man paused. He seemed to find the voice familiar. He was slightly surprised and turned around.


    In an instant, their eyes met. Isabe and the man were both astonished.


    This man had a pair of midnight blue eyes. His facial features were about half as simr to Draxton''s.


    Then a realization hit Isabe.


    Perhaps she had offended a big shot this time by acting nosily.


    This person was either Draxton''s father or his second or third uncle.


    She did not expect Draxton''s elders to bully an old woman!


    She looked at Madame Emma Lockwood again. She was wearing gray pants and a sweater. Her white hair wasbed neatly, and she looked very gentle and calm.


    Isabe felt that Madame Emma Lockwood did not look like a servant. Instead, she looked like...


    "Are you Isabe Thompson?" The man spoke, breaking the strange silence.


    His midnight blue eyes sized up Isabe.