Chapter 912

Clare reached out and embraced Mollie, her handsome face showing emotion. "Mollie, thank you," he said.

"Don't be so polite with me," Mollie snuggled into his arms. "We're here."

As they spoke, the business car stopped in front of a villa.

Clare and Mollie got out of the car and walked through the villa's gate.

The Gibson family was a big family. Old Mr. Gibson had three sons who each had four grandsons and one granddaughter. Yes, that only granddaughter was Mollie.

So... Mollie had been showered with love from her four brothers since she was young. They doted on her completely.

When they heard that Mollie brought Clare home, all four brothers cancelled their appointments to come back to the study room where they were playing games before Clare arrived. Even those who were planning to go out changed their minds after hearing about Clare's arrival at their house.

Therefore... when Clare walked into the living room soaking wet from head to toe, he saw Old Mr. Gibson sitting on the sofa with his three sons and four grandsons in perfect order looking at him intently as if waiting for him to say something first.

Clare. "..."

Mollie also froze for a moment before asking. "Grandpa, Uncles, Dad, Brothers, why are you all gathered together like this?"

Normally it was rare for everyone in this house to gather together like this; usually everyone would be busy doing their own thing every day except during dinner time when someone might be missing or absent altogether.

Mrs. Gibson came out of their rooms upon hearing some commotion outside.

Mrs. Gibson looked at all these men in her house laughing involuntarily. "You're getting engaged with Mr. Hipps soon; your brothers haven't met him yet but now that he's coming over I'm sure they want to mee him."

Finally understanding what was going on here, these men from the Gibson family gathering together like this must have been an attempt by them trying show off or intimidate himself?

He felt embarrassed but couldn't help feeling amused too by it all. This showed how much importance the Gibson family placed on Mollie's happiness which made him feel grateful towards them, even though it's embarrassing being caught off guard upon arriving here for his first visit today!

Looking at the water dripping slowly from his wet clothes onto the ground, now forming a circle of water stains, Clare felt like a drowned rat. He was so embarrassed that he wished he could disappear into thin air.

Oh no, his wedding with Mollie...

"I'm sorry, something unexpected happened today. I..." Clare was about to explain when Mollie interrupted him and said, "He was being chased by someone and fell into the sea. Luckily I saved him."

"Chased?" Old Mr. Gibson furrowed his brows. "It seems like those people who framed Hipps family are still not giving up."

"Do you need our help?" Emiliano Gibson raised an eyebrow. "My big brother has some men under him who can assist you."

Makhi Gibson casually rolled up her sleeves. "Mr. Hipps, even though I may be two years younger than you, if you become my brother-in-law in the future, then naturally I will protect you too. You can also use my manpower as needed."

Deangelo Gibson sneered coldly, "How dared they chase after you on our territory? They are heading their doom."

Zechariah Gibson looked Clare up and down before saying, "Are you injured? Mollie, take him upstairs for a hot shower and wear my clothes since we have similar builds."

"Okay then," Mollie pulled Clare along towards upstairs while he still hadn't fully processed what had just happened.

So it wasn't just an intimidation tactic? These four brothers... they don't seem hard to get along with.

Are they backing me up?

Clare was a little confused.

Mollie brought him to a guest room where she helped turn on hot water in the bathtub with rushing sounds filling the room as she smiled at him,"Take a hot bath while I go replace some clothes from my fourth brother's wardrobe for you."

After speaking she turned around and left.

Clare took off his wet clothes and submerged himself into the warm bathtub while recalling everything that had happened during daytime scene by scene in his mind again.

A hint of sharpness flashed through his dark eyes.

Mollie went to Zechariah Gibson's closet where she picked out comfortable home clothing before placing them on hangers outside bathroom door saying, "I put your clothes here; come out when done bathing. She blushed suddenly since through bathroom glass door, she could see vague figure of man inside taking shower or washing hair perhaps?

Mollie's face turned even redder as she heard the man's magnetic voice say, "Okay." She ran out blushing and took a deep breath before heading downstairs.

The Gibson family was all staring at her from below, making her feel uneasy. "What are you all looking at me for?" she asked.

Old Mr. Gibson let out a heavy sigh and took the cup of tea that Mrs. Gibson handed him before taking a sip and speaking slowly, "Mollie, things with the Hipps family are in chaos right now. If you marry into that family, you may be affected by it. The Gibson family has always taken a moderate approach for so many years..."

"Grandpa, I like him and I love him. I'm not afraid," Mollie interrupted.

Moreover..." Mollie wanted to mention Sylvia's relationship with Clare but before she could finish her sentence, Mr. Gibson spoke up saying "Mr. Hipps." Mollie looked up to see Clare walking down from upstairs wearing the beige home clothes she had prepared for him; he looked fresh and handsome.

"Are you guys hungry? Have you had dinner yet?" Mrs. Gibson asked them both kindly while looking concernedly at them both.

"I am actually hungry," Mollie nodded in agreement.

"If everyone wants to eat, then we'll eat together," Old Mr. Gibson stood up saying this as they headed towards the dining room together as one big group of people.

Clare followed behind quickly but was surprised when he arrived in the dining room because it wasn't just any ordinary supper; it was an extravagant feast laid out on their table! Whose house would have such an abundant variety of food for supper?

Old Mr. Gibson coughed slightly uncomfortably while saying. "Everyone take your seats."

Mollie blinked her eyes in shock asking. "Grandpa! Did everyone wait for us without eating dinner?"

All these men from the Gibson family suddenly looked uncomfortable hearing what Mollie said. "What nonsense! We already ate earlier."

"Yeah! You're not that important," someone else chimed in jokingly trying to ease Mollie's mind about their waiting time

"Hurry up and eat! Don't you like shrimp?" another person added trying to change topics quickly

Despite their words though, Mollie still smiled pulling Clare over next to her seat quietly whispering into his ear. "They definitely didn't eat yet but they don't want us feeling guilty." Clare felt warmth spread through his heart upon hearing those words whispered by Mollie beside him

The Hipps family, although also a big family, he rarely felt the love and affection from his brother. Especially with four new brothers suddenly appearing out of nowhere, it felt... strange.

On the other hand, Mrs. Gibson were all very kind and generous. During meals, they would occasionally ask about Clare's family situation.

In the end, Mrs. Gibson gently said, "Our family doesn't have so many rules or schemes like your Hipps family does. Your affairs are many and complicated, and there's an underlying danger to them as well. Originally I didn't agree to this marriage proposal but Mollie really likes you."

"Auntie, what are you afraid of? She has us! If there is any danger, we will definitely stand in front of her." Emiliano Gibson spoke calmly.

"But in the future she will be living with Hipps family; you can't follow her there." Mrs. Gibson still had some worries, "Mr. Hipps, I don't have any extra requests for you; I just hope that you can protect her well since she grew up rich and spoiled."

"Don't worry; even if I die I won't let her suffer even a little bit." Clare deeply felt Mollie's position in the Gibson family.

"Anyone can talk nicely; it's better if you do what you say." Makhi Gibson glanced at him.

Clare felt immense pressure and immediately responded, "I will definitely do what I say."

After dinner, it was already early morning.

Clare knew that he couldn't go replace Sylvia now. He was exhausted so he quickly fell asleep on his guest room bed.

He slept soundly through the night, and woke up early next morning. After washing up, his doorbell rang. A servant stood outside holding a paper bag ready to knock on his door. When he saw Clare open it, the servant quickly said, "Mr. Hipps, this is your clothes."

"Thank you." Clare took over the paper bag then turned around back into his room. The clothes were brand new, and still had tags attached.

All items were in his size. He quickly changed into them before heading downstairs.

Mollie had already woken up, "I give Zechariah's new clothes to you."

At least in the Hipps family, he was decisive as their future head. However, in the Gibson family, suddenly becoming youngest with several older brothers above him made him carefully speak to Zechariah Gibson."Thank You Fourth Brother"

Zechariah Gibson looked proud, "No need for thanks, eat breakfast".

The Gibson family sat together at the dining table, enjoying breakfast. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, filling Clare's heart with a sense of contentment.

After finishing their meal, Clare and Mollie headed out the door. Clare called Sylvia on the phone, "Miss Andrews, are you working at the hospital today?"

Sylvia had just woken up and was still in her pajamas when she answered with a yawn, "Nope. What's up?"

"I have an urgent matter to discuss with you. Could you give me your address?" As he listened to her familiar voice on the other end of the line, his heart began to race. "Oh sure! I live in Townyer Villa. Is everything okay? Do we need to meet in person?" Sylvia asked curiously.

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