That night, I learned never to make him starve ever again. The next morning, I woke up feeling achy all over my body. I forced myself out of bed, not wanting to sleep in right after being accepted as their daughter-in-law.

 

I looked toward the bathroom when I heard a cheery hum coming from there. Seems like someone’s in a good mood. Seeing Christopher shaving his stubble, I walked over, grabbed him by his waist, and spun him toward me. He released a soft groan, holding my wrist with his free hand. “Darling, are you trying to murder me?”

 

mind!” I

temper ironic on such a beautiful, sunny day. “It’s still early. Why

raised my fist, hitting his chest lightly a few times. “Everyone will look at me weirdly if I only appear at

except toward strangers. But you’re family, so you don’t have to stick to them. My mom and dad would never blame you even if you

if you’ll understand!” I rolled my

house. Even so, it did not feel right to let myself be overly spoiled by Christopher, who

 

find Christopher and Gordon intently discussing today’s news. It was something related to the country’s defense. Completely clueless about that, I greeted them and headed straight for

dishes. After the table was set up, everyone gathered around and

Dylan cracked a joke, making Julia

 

needed to be. After Gordon’s retirement, he found interest in chess and had retreated to his room to mull over his moves, leaving only us

cards and suggested we play a few rounds. The winner would get to paste paper strips on the loser’s face. The game ended up with Shelley and I having our faces

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