Semua Bab Meet My Brothers: Bab 1131 - Bab 1140

As Mia glanced up, she couldn't help but notice Raymond approaching. With a meaningful expression, she remarked, "Well, it certainly seems that Ms. Maynard isn't particularly welcoming to me.""Ms. Lane, perhaps you're being a bit harsh. Luna is still learning and getting used to things. Please be patient with her," Raymond interjected, attempting to mediate."But Ms. Maynard is in her thirties; she's an adult, not a toddler. Should I be the one bending over backward to accommodate her? Frankly, some might even question her intelligence if they knew about this."Feeling defensive, Luna retorted, "Whom are you suggesting might have maturity issues?""Luna, what's with the attitude? Apologize to Ms. Lane right away, understood? She's a guest I personally invited today. How could you speak to her like that?" Raymond's disappointment was evident as he observed Luna's behavior. He had always seen her as an intelligent woman, but it seemed she struggled to foster positive relationships

Jasmine's abrupt remark left Raymond and Luna stunned, their minds grappling with the possibility that they might have misconstrued her words.The sudden shift in Jasmine's demeanor caught them off guard, leaving them feeling uncertain about her intentions.Without delay, Jasmine clapped her hands and signaled to the nearby butler. "Please bring up the gift I've prepared," she instructed.A gift?As the butler slipped out of the room, Luna couldn't help but shoot a suspicious look in Jasmine's direction. "What's really going on here?" she asked, her tone cautious.Luna couldn't fathom why Jasmine, seemingly out of nowhere, had decided to prepare a gift for Asher."Relax, Luna," Jasmine countered. "Today happens to be my little brother's birthday, so naturally, I've arranged a special gift for him. After all, with our impending family ties, it's only fitting that I set a positive example, don't you think?"Luna couldn't suppress a cynical smile at Jasmine's pompous words. "You've

At that moment, Luna was engulfed by a sense of impending crisis.Struggling to muster a smile, she turned to Raymond and began, "But Dad—""Enough talk. Let's focus on celebrating Asher's birthday for now. Jazzy, why don't you cut the cake and serve it to everyone?" Raymond interjected.Nonetheless, Luna couldn't shake off her unease. "Dad, Asher hardly knows her.""They'll get to know each other in time. After all, they're family now," Raymond replied, attempting to reassure Luna.Jasmine's smile widened. "Absolutely, Dad, I've got everything under control. I'll introduce Asher to everyone shortly."With so many other children here, it'll be fantastic for Asher to make new friends. It'll help him develop his social skills in the long run.""That sounds ideal. If you can handle that, I'll be very pleased," Raymond remarked, his tone radiating approval.Given Raymond's position, assigning him to such tasks might seem beneath him.On the other hand, Luna's status might not be d

Mia's mind raced with questions as she observed the unexpected arrival of Jasmine's grandparents. Why were they here? Hadn't Jasmine informed her family about the event beforehand?These thoughts stirred a sense of unease in Mia.Raymond's reaction mirrored Mia's concern.With a glance at Jasmine, he noted, "Your grandparents have arrived."His words carried an unspoken request for Jasmine to shed light on Ernest and Irene's unexpected presence at the event.With the party already in full swing and proceeding smoothly, Raymond hoped to avoid any disruptions their presence might bring, especially at such a late stage.Jasmine's expression tightened as she explained, "Dad, I'm not sure why Grandpa Ernest and Grandma Irene decided to come to today's gathering, but I'll ensure to handle this situation appropriately. You can count on me."With Jasmine's assurance, Raymond breathed a sigh of relief.Approaching Ernest and Irene, he inquired, "Mom, Dad, what prompted your sudden visit

Raymond was initially surprised by Ernest and Irene's change of heart, but he quickly composed himself, saying, "Please, share any conditions you have. I'm committed to accommodating them to the best of my ability."The news of Ernest and Irene's willingness to accept Asher's presence came as a great relief to Raymond.Not only would it ease a significant burden, but it would also preempt any concerns about potential adversaries exploiting the situation in the future.Meanwhile, Luna couldn't shake off a sense of unease. She found herself pondering what sort of conditions these two elders might propose.Maintaining her composure, Irene directed her attention toward Luna. "I have just one condition," she stated calmly, "and that is for this woman to sever ties with the Shelbert family entirely, ensuring she never comes into contact with Asher again. Only then will I consider accepting Asher."Upon hearing Irene's ultimatum, Luna felt the blood drain from her face, and she struggled