At that moment, Luna was engulfed by a sense of impending crisis.

Struggling to muster a smile, she turned to Raymond and began, "But Dad-"

"Enough talk. Let's focus on celebrating Asher's birthday for now. Jazzy, why don't you cut the cake and serve it to everyone?" Raymond interjected. Nonetheless, Luna couldn't shake off her unease. "Dad, Asher hardly knows her."

"They'll get to know each other in time. After all, they're family now," Raymond replied, attempting to reassure Luna.

Jasmine's smile widened. "Absolutely, Dad, I've got everything under control. I'll introduce Asher to everyone shortly.

"With so many other children here, it'll be fantastic for Asher to make new friends. It'll help him develop his social skills in the long run."

"That sounds ideal. If you can handle that, I'll be very pleased," Raymond remarked, his tone radiating approval.

Given Raymond's position, assigning him to such tasks might seem beneath him.

appropriate for the role. Therefore,

for a child, so I might make some mistakes, but I'll do my best to guide Asher. I won't let anyone down," Jasmine assured before bringing Asher around to meet the guests. She then took charge of distributing the cake

of jealousy as she observed from the sidelines. She felt

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assuring her, "Don't worry, Asher seems to be adjusting well. I don't see any

could she stand by as Jasmine seemingly replaced

with caution. What if there's something dangerous she's hiding? How should we address that?" Luna's mounting unease

Raymond's expression hardened as

that I'm oblivious to your thoughts. Jasmine's

for you, don't assume that Asher's official status as my grandson entitles you to inherit anything from the Shelbert

I have is for Asher. Don't

instant, Luna felt a pang

had seen through her intentions all along. Yet he chose to remain silent, maintaining the facade of a caring father while Luna played the@ole of the concerned

when Asher was officially adopted into the

a dramatic turnaround in her life from that moment on, believing it

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