Chapter 70. Getting the Permission to Marry

By lunchtime, they all returned home with Gary Bradford much to everyone’s relief. Although he needed to take precautions and follow the doctor’s advice rigidly, he was happy to finally return home. 

“I’ll make your soup, Gary,” said her mom, wiping the tears of joy from her eyes. 

“No, Linda. You can come and sit here with me,” he said, patting the side next to him while everyone gaped at him with their jaws dropped to the floor. “Aries will make my soup and bring it to me.” A gasp escaped everyone’s mouth, and all eyes were focused upon a grinning Aries. 

“Easy peasy. Coming right up, Mr. Bradford sir,” said Aries with a salute while Andrea’s dad’s lips twitched as a smile battled to break free. He had an effortless charm typical of all the Taylor Brothers and could win hearts with his genuineness and honesty. Cooking was something he learned naturally and was a better cook than Andrea, of course. Within minutes, he was back with a steaming bowl of