The four individuals in the painting were captured during a recent cultural banquet, all dressed up for the occasion.

"Look!" Toph frowned. "Do you think they look like a family? They weren't smiling, and it seemed like they had something up their sleeves. You can't even tell they're related!"

Chris pointed out, "Well, didn't Jodie stand close to Wilfred?"

"Hmm, they're the only ones who were smiling. Just a little bit, not much." Toph looked at him. "Chris, think about our family dinner. Even though we have irritating relatives, everyone just pretends when we take group pictures, right?

"Look at this family. They didn't even bother to pretend! Did you know that Delilah and Wilfred stood far away from each other at first? As if they didn't want to be together!"

"They've been married for a long time. Perhaps there's no longer love between them."

Toph pouted. "My parents aren't like that!"

Chris felt helpless. "Your family is something else. Don't always compare your parents with others, okay? Of course, my parents are quite loving, too."

was exhausted painting this picture! The four of them have different faces. There's

realized he was right—the four of

eyes with Chris

truth would be exposed was near.

quickly. The announcement went well, thanks to Lily's pre- promotional efforts to gain more fans while the first book

of the comic was complete, and they were counting down to

achieving success and experienced writers winning awards,

was over the moon, waking up with a

office. "Isn't it amazing to have two books published at the same time?" Maisie smiled. Indeed, her work

will be filled with signing events. You might go on live streams to sell your books as well. This is a friendly reminder that you might not get off work early

"What are you

you!" Lily handed her a contract. "This is the contract for the

came too

ready. Opportunities were given to those who were prepared, and she needed

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