Aria had never seen the boy before and had no idea who he was, but since he came in with Aaron, she figured he must be one of the younger members of the Duncan family.“That’s Melvin,” Aaron explained. “He’s my little brother—the youngest in the whole family, actually. He’s been away on a school trip overseas and just got back a couple of days ago.”Melvin, Aaron’s younger brother, attended one of Harbor City’s top private academies. Each semester, the school organized social outings or international trips to broaden the students’ experience.At the moment, Melvin was clutching a cup of coconut juice he had just sweet-talked the housekeeper into giving him. He took a sip, smacked his lips thoughtfully, then licked them clean, leaving his mouth pink and glossy.“Archer, Aria,” he said eagerly, eyes wide with anticipation, “our school’s spring field day is tomorrow. I already invited Grandpa and Grandma. You two should come too!”Melvin’s intentions were simple. He had signed up for
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