ALMA’S POVHis words rang clear and clean throughout the hall. Firm. Everyone paused for a moment, taking that in, then resuming what they were doing. Moving away this time. All those silent listeners, close by investigators, all of them departing to various places in the house. Doing what they came for; housewarming.“I got held up at the office, mom. Reason why I’m arriving now." He said beside me, reason flowing with ease. "You’re not mad at me, are you?”“Mad at you? Of course not!” Mom chuckled out, hugging him affectionately. Mother-in-law and son-in-law smiling at eachother. Epic. “You’re very much welcome, don’t listen to them please.” She turned to Aunt K and co, who had been quietly retreating. “He got held at the office, working. Working, Melly. Did you hear that??”Aunt Melly recoiled. All three of them evidently displeased but one look at him, they just turned away. "Come, let me introduce you!" Mom pulled him instantly. His hand wrapping around mine, taking me along.
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