"Dad, I'm going home with you and Mom. I even had someone find this orchid just for you. You'll love it. Here, take a look."

"Get lost! You aren't part of this family anymore!"

...

Vespera stopped in her tracks. As she listened to the conversation outside, she felt numb. For a brief moment, she debated whether she should step outside and shut them all up or lock the door and keep Vernon out, too.

In the end, she chose the third option. She decided not to do anything and let them fight it out. She turned around and headed for the kitchen instead. "Oh, right. We still have watermelons in the fridge."

And just like that, Vespera left the scene. Wanda's expression also conveyed everything. It was none of her business.

Outside, Vernon entered the house with Luke trailing behind, still carrying the gift. One was angry, and the other was trying to please.

But the moment they stepped into the living hall and saw who was already there, they froze.

Vernon was surprised as he thought that he had just walked into a tea party.

was Luke, who was Vernon's ex-son-in-law, the neighbor, who had a crush on Vespera, and also the most eligible

Vernon's gaze landed on someone even more

heard his former in-laws were back. He didn't have any big plans. He just wanted to stop by and offer an apology.

immediately. Benjamin had always been a joke. He wanted to

you show up everywhere these days," said

more irritated. "Shouldn't I be the one asking you

was eyeing Luke curiously.

and muttered, already feeling a headache

them were here for Vespera,

in and snatched a piece. He said, "Vespera,

responded, "Look at you. Using words like 'weirdos'

plate of cut melon

living hall. Since there were no empty seats, he plopped down on the floor beside Dominic and started munching

a loss for words. The tension in the living hall

Helen got up and said,

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