Chapter 146

The moment Raphael left, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, their tense muscles loosening. "Don't you know what your father-in-law looks like?" Elsa teased. Jessica hung her head, looking utterly dejected. "We were in a hurry when we got our marriage license. Not everyone was there." Joshua hurriedly explained himself, "I gave you plenty of hints." Richard rose to his feet and dismissively waved a hand. He said, "Come on, guys! It's not a big deal! Follow me. I'm taking you guys out for some delicious food!" He was walking on cloud nine. Not only did Jessica speak up for him, but she also got Raphael to apologize to him. … Raphael had barely stepped into his car when he sent Ginger the pictures he had discreetly taken earlier. Raphael: "Ask Jessica if Zach will come home for the New Year celebration." Ginger: "You saw her earlier. Why didn't you ask her yourself?" Raphael: "She tore me a new one. I was too embarrassed to ask. I wouldn't want to spook her." Ginger sat in he