"Now, now, enough of that before you all end up quarreling."Calley lifted her gaze at the sound of Felicia’s voice. The old woman’s face was radiant with joy as she listened to her children exchanging jokes and laughter across the dining table."They are not kids anymore, Ma," Quaro said to his mot
Lee, sitting at the opposite end, leaned forward with his usual playful tone. “I have a feeling this is only the beginning, Ma. Who knows, maybe next month Aris will finally bring a girlfriend home.”Aris, seated nearby, choked on his drink and quickly grabbed his glass of water, downing it to recov
When dinner time came, everyone gathered once more in the vast dining hall. Calley could not help but be struck by the sheer size of the house— it had clearly been rebuilt to accommodate a family of this scale. Every corner spoke of space and abundance. The second floor resembled a hotel with rooms
Her teasing remark made Phillian laugh, and he pressed a tender kiss against her forehead. Then, with a decisive breath, he pushed open his door and stepped out of the truck. Ever the gentleman, he circled around to her side, opening her door and offering his hand to help her down.***Hours later
Phillian’s smile softened into something both tender and reassuring. His eyes lingered on her face as if he could read every flicker of doubt there.“Well, you really have no reason to be nervous,” he said, voice low and warm. “My brothers are kind. Mischievous, yes. Sometimes too playful. And, as I
Calley’s eyes fluttered open when she felt the sudden jolt of the vehicle. Disoriented, she turned toward the driver’s seat where Phillian sat, his hands steady on the wheel as he drove in silence. For a brief moment, he pulled his gaze from the road to glance at her. When he saw she was awake, a so