The Chen family arrived in three black cars.Aria watched from the conference room window as they emerged—Uncle Michael, presumably his wife, and three strangers.Her family.Her father’s family, she reminded herself, as if the realization had only just become real while watching them outside.Her hands shook as she stepped back from the window.Leon whispered, "Breathe," next to her. "They want to meet you, that’s why they are here. Not judge you." "What if I'm not what they expected?" Aria whispered back."Then they're idiots," Leon said. He gave her hand a squeeze."You ready?"No. Her nerves tangled so tightly it hurt to breathe."Yes."A beat passed, and then the doors opened.Uncle Michael entered first, his smile warm. A petite woman with graying hair and gentle eyes followed."This is Janet, my wife, Aria. Our niece, Janet," Uncle Michael said.Before Aria could respond, Janet pulled her into an embrace.Tight.Warm.Maternal."Marcus would be so proud," Janet whispered. "So
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