Novel & Cerita Family Reunion

And after everything, he had a really good impression of Ethan Wharton. Since I have something to go abroad and my granddaughter has to accompany me, there is no reason to disagree. On the 23rd of the Lunar New Year, when the family had a reunion dinner, they should all celebrate the Lunar New Year in advance. There are two male nannies in two houses, and one of them is the eldest brother Xu Chujin. Of course, Trisha is indispensable to this. As soon as the door is closed, a family can be regarded as a real reunion.

“I’m not ashamed of us, Aurora. I love you too much to hide forever.” Summer holidays were only two weeks away now. The thought filled me with equal parts excitement and dread. I loved going home to the beautiful coastal estate—the ocean views, my younger siblings running through the gardens, Mom and Dad’s warm embraces. But this year would be different. Mom had mentioned casually during our last call that Uncle Kael, Lila, and Theo would be joining us for part of the holidays. A big family reunion to celebrate the continued healing. “It’ll be wonderful to have everyone together again,” she had said brightly, completely unaware that her daughter had fallen mad

CHAPTER 1: The living room was packed with people I either barely knew or wished I didn't know at all. Relatives that I hadn't seen in years. Family friends who asked too many questions—and distant cousins who pretended to remember me but clearly didn't. The annual summer barbecue at my parents' house had turned into a full-blown reunion, and I was trapped in the middle of it with no way out.

I took the phone from Hector's hand. The screen displayed a brand-new post from Mom. The accompanying photo featured the living room of our family home, with a few dishes laid out on the coffee table. The gathering was small—just Mom, Dad, Cody, and his family. The caption read, "Family dinner. The family is whole and complete. Life moves on, no matter who decides to skip out." Beneath the post, a dozen comments from relatives and neighbors had already piled up, offering validation and comfort.

I don’t want to know any more. I don’t want it to be who I think it is. Who u know it is. It is two days later when I ruin everything. The Cross family doesn’t do reunions often, but when they do, it’s a spectacle. Elena makes sure of it. Dozens of cousins. Distant uncles. Champagne. Laughter that isn’t real. Fancy table settings. Nathaniel’s in a dark suit that makes him look like he still controls everything. But I know better.

Chapter 15 Pretend in Public, Ruined in Private. Kai’s POV The family reunion was going to take place on Saturday. That was what mom had been talking about it all week. Cousins, aunts, uncles, everyone would be coming over for barbecue in the backyard. She wanted us to help set up and act like a happy family. I said okay but inside I felt sick. Damon had been different since the tattoo. More possessive. He kept touching the covered ink on my hip like it was some ancient scroll he was trying to understand.

“Don’t bother them.” “But they helped me too,” I said, pouting. She sighed and waved her hand in defeat. “Fine. Whatever you want.” Grinning, I went to my room and made a group video call to Uncle Win and Uncle Lan. Uncle Win answered on the third ring. “Sydney!” “Hi, Uncle! Mom said you’re heading to the Philippines.” “Yeah, with your Aunt Amy and the kids,” he said. “I’m thinking of organizing a reunion in Palawan with everyone — you, Uncle Lan’s family, G-pop, and Lola and Lolo. What do you think?”

"I didn't know this was a family reunion. I would have brought Mac and cheese or bean casserole. Those are the things people take to reunions, ain't it?" "What are you doing here, Osbourne?" Kanyon hissed. "Aww, you don't look too happy to see me. Aren't you happy to see your older cousin, Kanyon? We used to be tight back in the day." "That was before you tried to usurp me. Now tell me, what the fuck are you doing at the Graceland pack?" "Well, they are my neighbours, and I'm just here to say hello," he grinned. “So hello, neighbours,” he lifted his hand and twinkled his fingers, mocking the family.

"Yeah, right, like that counts as something in this country. Seriously you can get in big trouble if there's ever an emergency and no one can get to you." "If you're worried about me, Dr Benson, you should move in. It's heavenly waking up next to you." Derrick winked. Valery scratched the back of her neck swiftly. "That's a discussion we can have in a year or two," she said. Weeks Later... It was a short drive to the venue. Five nuclear families came together to celebrate their source at the family house. Days like these reminded them that no matter the different paths they took in life, there would always be one giant family tree waiting to shield them with love and support.

I cursed my senses for being so hyper that they could make out his scent, even though the air was filled with the rich smell of food. My mother got up to say grace and we dug in. I spaced out a majority of the time because there was no way I could ever focus on the conversation when I was fighting with my body from looking up ahead. But I did catch up here and there and you guessed it, the topic was about the lovely Samantha and how proud they were of all she has achieved. Nobody seemed to care that she had just resurfaced, after having everyone believe that she was dead for four fuckin’ years. Okay, maybe I was bitter, but I have never seen people so pathetic and absurd as the Campbells. Wh