Yvonne put on her best I’m listening‘ face, but who knows if she actually took it to heart.

In a spacious private room big enough for a dozen guests, Edward and Nora Jennings had already arrived ahead of time. They were settled in quietly on the sofa chairs, cach absorbed in their phones, just peacefully spending time together like any laid–back father and daughter.

“Big bro!” Nora’s face lit up as soon as she saw us walk in, and she rushed over to give Ryan a big hug. “You guys are here!”

Then she noticed me and Yvonne, pausing for a moment. “Hey, little sis, fancy running into you again. What a small world!”

Edward stood up and walked over, his expression as calm as ever. “Ms. Murphy, these must be your parents. Ryan calls them Mr. and Mrs. Holcomb, but I suppose I should address them differently.”

I was caught off guard and quickly said, “Just call them Mr. and Mrs. Murphy.”

Edward introduced himself. “Mr. and Mrs. Murphy, I’m Edward, Ryan’s uncle.”

My parents were totally stunned by the vibe Edward gave off. Some people just have that natural boss energy -even a simple introduction from him made the whole room feel tense.

“Hello, Mr. Jennings, it’s truly an honor to have lunch with you,” my parents managed, so nervous they were practically speechless.

Man, if I’d known it’d be this intense, I would’ve made sure we ate separately.

We’re just grabbing a bite today- guess

left his mouth, Edward’s face

thinking that since Edward was Ryan’s uncle,

down and

had already made themselves comfortable on the little couch. Yvonne brought along some of her toys, while Nora started digging through her backpack. Before anyone noticed, the two girls were already chatting and laughing together like

When we came back, my dad was chatting with Edward, who was

Nora joined us at the table, and that’s when I finally had the chance to

out Nora.

family genes–she actually looked a

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be a real

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and Edward didn’t talk much. Their conversations were polite and kind of formal, nothing like Yvonne, who was always goofing around and being all clingy with

has their own way of raising kids. The Jennings family

start those family meetings when the kids are barely out of

in my previous life, Jared told me he’s planning to bring in some elite child–rearing specialists to make sure Yvonne gets the best possible start. Honestly, her elementary school years are probably about to get a whole lot

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