“Uncle, we’re here.”

Liam turned toward the voice and saw Justin leading a middle–aged man their way

“Didn’t expect Justin to show up too. Do you know him?” Ethan followed Liam’s gaze, curiosity flickering in his eyes.

“We’ve met once or twice, but we’re not close.” The last time Justin had come to help out the Mortons, the brothers had both been away. Later, when they were renovating the store, Ethan and Justin had crossed paths briefly.

Justin strode over with Stella’s father, Dave Laine, looking every bit the victor, chin held high and unashamedly locking eyes with Liam.

“Did Alessia give you her tickets?” Justin asked, voice a shade too casual.

“Mr. Keane.” The brothers greeted him politely.

“Justin, who are these gentlemen?” Xavier Laine chimed in at just the right moment, his tone warm and welcoming.

“Uncle, these are Alessia’s oldest and third brothers. And this is Stella’s father.”

of courtesy, the brothers stood and shook hands with

meet you, Mr. Laine.

“Liam,” his brother added.

Alessia’s real brothers! She’s quite the remarkable girl. You’d better take good care of her,” Xavier said,

to Alessia, you know. Back when she started running her own pub, I was worried she’d squander her inheritance, but now… now I’m worried she won’t want it at

it was obvious Dave wasn’t trying to hide anything–he was just proud of both

the brothers could

There are still

idea.” Dave nodded and settled into the seat beside

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up seated right next to

always tosses hers out. Didn’t expect she’d give them to you this year–guess

no reason to bring up Stella, but Justin couldn’t

not really in the mood to

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