The Quintin household was buzzing with excitement today. Geoffrey and his wife, Catherine, along with their daughter Magdalen, had come over. Sophia also brought along her boyfriend, Robin Ziegler; and to top it off, the fashionably late Jonathan and Estelle had just walked in. The entire living room was packed to the brim with family members and laughter.

As soon as Estelle and Jonathan arrived, they became the targets of Magdalen’s playful teasing. Old Mr. Jarvis, who was fond of both his children equally, watched the banter with a chuckle, while Old Man Quintin jumped to Estelle’s defense, “I’m just glad Estelle could make it. It’s an honor for me!”

He turned to Geoffrey, “Don’t be too hard on the youngsters!”

Geoffrey sipped his tea with a smile, “Only an enlightened and wise patriarch like Old Man Quintin could raise such a fine young woman like Estelle!”

Old Man Quintin laughed heartily, “Now, now, you can’t say that. Someone might get jealous!”

Old Mr. Jarvis scoffed from the side, “you got a bargain and acted coy, trying to pin the label of being narrow-minded on me!”

The room erupted into laughter.

A servant came by, announcing that lunch was ready.

the dining room, exchanging courteous gestures to

Robin asked Sophia, “I heard about Ms. Sampson and Mr. Jerome’s wedding yesterday. Why didn’t you tell me

mentioned I was a bridesmaid; I asked you to come, but you were too busy with a client, so I didn’t

“If I had known it was the Sampson and Langston families’

Langston wedding had been all over the news a few days ago, but

not being there for her or not seeing her as a

yet her own boyfriend,

disappointment crept

Sophia’s displeasure, Robin quickly realized his mistake; so he took her hand, coaxing, “What I meant was, I thought it was just another wedding. Had I known it was for

brightened instantly,

the table, Estelle inquired, “Where’s my mentor? Wasn’t he

in this morning, so he’ll probably arrive

the family gathered, the atmosphere was warm and cheerful throughout the

Robin offered a drink to Jonathan and then filled his glass to the brim, apologizing to Morrison for missing the wedding the day

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