The Supreme Soldier in the City-Chapter 550 - 561: Accompanying Emma to Meet Relatives

John Brown left Grace Lopez’s room in a hurry, finally breathing a sigh of relief after he got out. This little sister-in-law was too tempting, and just a moment ago, he almost lost control. He couldn’t let this continue; he couldn’t indulge Grace Lopez anymore. In some matters, he had to be firm and not compromise with her.

It was almost twelve o’clock when John Brown returned to the hotel where Emma Campbell was staying. Emma was still awake, lying in bed watching TV. As soon as John came back, she happily wanted to get up.

John Brown immediately said to Emma Campbell, "Don’t get up; I’ll go wash up, and then we can go to sleep."

Emma Campbell nodded and lay back down.

Emma Campbell was so tired that she fell asleep snuggled in John Brown’s arms. Although John Brown was also a bit tired, he couldn’t fall asleep, not because of Grace Lopez, but because of Lucy Campbell.

He had always regarded Lucy Campbell as a very good friend, but suddenly he realized that Lucy Campbell actually had those kinds of feelings for him. This was really unbelievable to him. How could someone like Lucy Campbell like him?

He seldom thought about Lucy Campbell before, but after Melody Yoody’s grandfather’s reminder, John Brown couldn’t help but think of her now. He recalled the little moments between them, and although there wasn’t anything earth-shattering, it was undeniable that Lucy Campbell had unconsciously become a part of his life. The company he worked for belonged to Lucy, and his status and position in YODC City were also thanks to Lucy. Even his wife and those around him had become good friends of Lucy Campbell.

John Brown always felt that he and Lucy Campbell were people from two different worlds, but Lucy was now integrating into his world, showing how committed she was. However, if you asked John Brown whether he liked Lucy Campbell now, he could confidently say that his feelings for Lucy were definitely not love.

Since there was no love, John Brown didn’t want to develop further with Lucy Campbell. He already had a wife, plus Sarah Grandy and Emma Campbell, two lovers who sought no title. Melody Yoody and Helen Wilson, as well as Emily Berns, already made him feel a bit overwhelmed. He didn’t want another more formidable presence like Lucy Campbell to complicate his love life even more.

"From now on, it’s best to keep some distance from Lucy Campbell," John Brown decided. He felt much relieved after making this decision and then fell asleep.

The next day, after John Brown and Emma Campbell got up, while having breakfast, Emma said to John Brown, "Big Brother Brown, you should head back first today. I won’t leave with you."

"Why?" John Brown asked, surprised as he looked at Emma Campbell.

Emma Campbell said, "My Aunt Mary lives in the City Center, and I haven’t seen her in a long time. Since I’m here, I want to visit her."

"Then why don’t you let me go with you?"

"I... I was worried you might be busy," Emma said, her face filled with a mix of anticipation and excitement.

"Silly girl, your relatives are also my relatives. Isn’t it normal for me to visit? Since I’m already here, today I’ll accompany you to visit our Aunt Mary."

Emma immediately showed a sweet smile. Of course, she wanted to introduce John Brown to her relatives, but she was also worried about making him feel awkward. Now that John had agreed, she was naturally very happy.

John Brown and Emma Campbell went to buy some gifts, during which John learned a bit about Emma’s Aunt Mary.

Emma’s mother passed away early. Her Aunt Mary used to be very caring to Emma, despite having modest means, giving her a lot of support. However, when Emma’s father became addicted to gambling, ninety percent of whatever support her aunt provided was lost to his gambling, which frustrated her. Though she cared deeply for her niece, she didn’t want to throw away money to Emma’s irresponsible father. When Emma was in college, she sponsored some of her tuition fees.

So Emma was extremely grateful to her Aunt Mary. Before, she didn’t have the means to repay her, but now that John Brown had given her a lot of money, she didn’t mind the financial boundaries she once had with John Brown as much. She knew she wouldn’t leave him for the rest of her life, so spending some of his money didn’t worry her too much. Besides, she was never extravagant; she spent money carefully. This time she visited Aunt Mary to show her appreciation and buy some gifts.

But John Brown, knowing how good Aunt Mary was to Emma Campbell, didn’t want to be stingy and intended to buy some decent gifts for her.

Emma Campbell stopped John Brown, "Big Brother Brown, we can’t do that. Aunt Mary is very down-to-earth; if we buy her something too nice, she might not even want to use it. It’s better to get something ordinary and practical."

Respecting Emma’s opinion, John Brown bought a set of cosmetics for Aunt Mary, four packs of good cigarettes for Emma’s uncle, and for her cousin, who was in high school, he bought a handheld computer.

These purchases added up to over five thousand, which Emma thought was still a bit much but was genuinely pleased.

Emma’s Aunt Mary lived in an old neighborhood without even a front gate. The courtyard was cluttered with cars and miscellaneous items, suggesting that Aunt Mary’s family conditions were modest. Taking care of Emma despite this was truly commendable.

As they ascended through a dimly lit hallway to the sixth floor, Emma gently knocked on the door, then glanced at John Brown, a hint of nervousness on her face.

"Who is it?" A woman’s voice came from inside.

"Aunt Mary, it’s me, Emma."

The door immediately opened, revealing a woman in her forties. Her facial features resembled Emma’s, but the years and less-than-ideal living conditions had left her looking more like a middle-aged woman.

"Aunt Mary!" Emma called out sweetly, looking rather excited.

"Ah, it’s Emma! What brings you here?" Aunt Mary said, pulling Emma into the room with excitement.

"I came to see you," Emma replied, as John handed over the gifts he had brought, saying with a smile, "Hello, Aunt Mary."

"Oh, is this your boyfriend?" Aunt Mary immediately turned her gaze towards John Brown. free𝑤ebnovel.com

Emma’s face turned red, and she said softly, "Yes."

"He looks nice, but he seems a bit too old, doesn’t he?" Aunt Mary was quite straightforward.

John Brown was twenty-six, while Emma was only twenty-one this year. Due to his extensive experience in the military, John had a bit of a weathered look, making him seem slightly older than his actual age. People might even believe he was thirty.

"Not at all; John is just twenty-six, only five years older than me," Emma quickly explained.

"That’s alright; a five-year difference isn’t much. Come on in," Aunt Mary said, inviting them into the living room.

John Brown glanced around; Aunt Mary’s home was a two-bedroom, one-living-room layout. The living room appeared small, and the furniture and appliances were quite old, with the floor showing a lot of wear.

"Emma, I’m just happy you’re here to see Aunt Mary. Why buy me things? Isn’t that just wasting money?" Aunt Mary started to chide as soon as she saw the gifts John placed on the coffee table.

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