Chapter 223


    Ines couldn''t fathom why Phillip was cracking up so much. She quietly yed chess with him for a


    while, spending her first day at the Military Base.


    Before dinner, Cam brought Ines a serving of cantaloupe and yogurt prepared in the afternoon.


    The taste wasn''t bad and Ines found herself wolfing down the whole thing.


    Seeing Ines''s hearty appetite, Erica Meyer chuckled, "Izzy, how’s the taste?"


    Ines gave a nod, "Not bad, it''s tastier than I expected."


    After dinner, Ines went for a stroll with Erica. The Base was bustling at night. Whenever they


    bumped into acquaintances, Erica introduced Ines with a glowing smile and heaps of praise, making


    Ines blush a bit.


    A couple around Erica''s age approached them. The man asked, "Erica, who''s thedy you''re arm in


    arm with?"


    Erica replied with a smile, "This is Ethan''s wife, Izzy. Meet Ryan and Aubrey, Aaron''s parents."


    Ines''s eyes twinkled before she greeted them with a smile.


    Aubrey gave Ines a good once-over and nodded, "Nice, she’s a pretty girl. Erica, you''re lucky to


    have such a beautiful daughter-inw."


    Feeling slightly embarrassed, Ines felt aforting pat from Erica, "Izzy is a bit shy. Don''t stare at


    her all the time."


    Aubreyughed, "Ethan''s married and has a kid on the way while Aaron doesn''t even have a


    girlfriend. It''s driving me nuts."


    Ines''s pregnancy had been made public by Phillip, so everyone at the Base knew. Even though


    many hadn''t met her, they knew the Meyer family''s daughter-inw was pregnant.


    "Ethan and Izzy met through a blind date. You could set Aaron up on one too," suggested Erica.


    "Are you kidding? Thest thing we want is him getting pissed and leaving home for years, that''d be


    a total nightmare," Aubrey was visibly worried, clearly distressed about Aaron''s marriage situation.


    Ines couldn''t help butugh at this.


    "Izzy, do you have any suitable friends? Introduce them to Aaron. He''s good-looking and has a nice


    personality, so you don''t have to worry about your friend being mistreated." Aubrey said.


    Ryan felt a little awkward seeing his wife trying to y matchmaker for their son in front of others,


    but he didn''t say anything.


    Ines felt a bit awkward too, but she still managed to say with a smile, "Ryan, Aubrey, don''t worry.


    When ites to marriage, it''ll happen when it''s meant to happen."


    "I can''t help but worry when I see Ethan''s kid is almost here, and Aaron doesn''t even have a


    girlfriend. Izzy, we have a great rtionship with the Meyer family, so don''t hold out on us. If there''s


    a suitable girl, introduce her to Aaron," Aubrey said in a mock-angry tone.


    Ines was at a loss whether tough or cry. Her only good friend was Phoebe, who was currently


    being pursued by Noel. How could she introduce her to Aaron?


    Moreover, she knew Ashley had a crush on Aaron. Even if she found someone else suitable, she


    would have to consider Ashley''s feelings first.


    "Aubrey, all the people I know are already taken. But I''ll keep an eye out. If I find someone suitable,


    I''ll bring her directly to Aaron and introduce her myself." Ines said.


    Aubrey couldn''t help but ask, "Do you know Aaron?"


    Ines didn''t hide anything and replied, "I only moved here from B City after marrying Ethan. I used to


    work in the same firm as Aaron."


    Aubrey paused, looking at Ines with a strange expression. Just as she was about to say something,


    Aaron''s voice came from behind, "Dad, mom, you''re here?"


    Aaron walked over from not far away. Seeing Ines and Erica, his expression changed slightly, "You


    guys are here too."


    Ines gave him a smile, "Aaron."


    Aaron nodded and then said to Erica, "I have something to discuss with Izzy, is that okay?"


    Ericaughed, trusting her pregnant daughter-inw, "Sure, you two can go chat over there. I will


    take a walk with your parents."


    "Erica, I once probed Aaron, and it seems he has a crush on a girl from the same firm after moving


    to B City. It wouldn''t be your daughter-inw, would it?" Aubrey asked.


    Erica chuckled, "It seems so, I''ve heard about it too."


    "Ah, what a coincidence! Why do these two always have the same taste in women?" Aubrey''s eyes


    were filled with worry, but more than that, heartache for her son.


    "Don''t worry, ording to Ashley, Aaron and Ethan have made up and won''t quarrel over a girl


    again." Erica said.


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    "Good, we can''t afford to repeat the past." Aubrey said.


    The evening breeze blew gently. Since theirst encounter, Ines hadn''t seen Aaron. Now walking


    side by side, they fell into silence.


    Aaron looked at Ines''s noticeably thinner face, feeling a pang of concern, "Is the baby making you


    ufortable? You''ve lost a lot of weight."


    Inesughed, "I''m okay, mostly dealing with morning sickness. It should get better after this phase."


    "That''s good. Have you been to the hospital for prenatal check-ups? How''s the baby''s


    development?" Aaron asked.


    "Our kiddos are healthy and yup, it''s confirmed they''re twins." Ines only texted Phoebe that day. She


    was not like Ethan who would deliberately text Aaron about such news just to ruffle his feathers. But


    since he asked, she wouldn''t hide it.


    Aaron felt a sour taste in his mouth, and after a while, he barely managed to spit out, "Congrats,


    Izzy."


    "Thanks. I hope you appreciate the people around you." Ines said.