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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.

it’d be this intense, I would’ve

are Victoria’s parents. We’re just grabbing a bite today-

those words left his mouth,

on the other hand, were totally at ease, thinking that since Edward

and chat?” Edward


comfortable on the little couch. Yvonne brought along some of her toys, while Nora started digging through her backpack. Before anyone noticed, the

who was making a real effort to keep the conversation simple and only talked about work

and 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

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formal, nothing like Yvonne, who was always goofing around and being

own way of raising kids. The Jennings family

family meetings when the kids are barely out of diapers, drilling all those big

me he’s planning to bring in some elite child–rearing

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