Chapter 27

Chapter 27

Quentin clicked his tongue, pretending to be annoyed. "How can you say that? It's not cheesy-It's called high-EQ social skills."

"Boring." Naomi commented, pulling Tessa Inside. "Tess, let's go. Don't mind him."

Semna quietly sat down next to Henry, "Hi, Henry."

"Hello," Henry murmured, giving a slight nod.

Tessa sat next to stephen. "Stephen, have you been waiting long?"

Stephen's voice was soft. "No, we just antved."

As he spoke, he turned his gaze to the girl beside him. "Why don't you greet her?"

His tone carried a subtle reproach.

reluctantly

her with a cold, sweeping look, his brows furrowing

is she?" Tessa asked, tilting her head with a hint

and

this was Jacobson's adopted

her but was meeting

house and had spent several years

your sister-in-law. How could you greet her with such an attitude?" A cold glint flickered in Stephen's eyes, his

should you apologize to?" His gaze narrowed, the air around him growing

I'm sorry." Jacqueline tumed to Tessa, her apology more genuine

really. We're family, there's no need to be so formal, Tessa said, waving her hand, a

their first meeting have to

were

met Stephen's.

coldness in Stephen's eyes melted almost immediately. He gave Tessa a

undold with narrowed eyes, her hands

do you look so pale, Ms. Sanders?" Naomi asked, her concem barely masking the sarcasm. "Should I

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