The room fell silent as all eyes turned to the far end of the table, where Selena was holding her hand over her mouth, looking nauseous.

Gavin leaned in, worried. "What's wrong?"

Selena shook her head, unsure herself.

Maybe it was the knowledge that the soup had been tampered with. After all, she knew what had been added.

One shouldn't have felt anything—unless one had colon cancer.

Confused, she glanced at Gavin. He'd had some of the soup, too. Shouldn't he be feeling it by now?

Maybe the effects just hadn't kicked in yet.

"I'm fine," she said with a forced smile. "You should have some more soup."

Gavin seemed reassured and went back to his meal.

Selena's condition had worsened, though the doctors had told her that cancer patients who remained unaware of their condition often lived longer—months, even years.

It was psychological, they'd said, but in the end, it was just a temporary comfort.

Gavin continued drinking his soup, his mind elsewhere, before absentmindedly reaching for some vegetables slathered in peanut sauce.

Meanwhile, Selena set her utensils down and turned to Gavin. "I'm going to propose a toast to my aunt and uncle."

over to where Keira and Lewis were

glass of champagne, she smiled warmly. "Aunt Keera, Uncle Lewis, I know I've been a little out of line

sip from her

her glass and took a small sip in acknowledgment. It

upset you earlier, Aunt Keera. That wasn't my intention. I just feel like the house is so empty these

didn't know whawt to

bring that up

raised an eyebrow.

ask Jake to stop by sometime. I'd like to talk to him and clear the air. I know there's been some misunderstandings between us, and since Jake listens to you more than anyone else, maybe you

words were harmless,

Jake, and even though both of them had moved on, the complexities of their past were something everyone in the family was

himself by not moving back home, mainly

was the one who listened to

game, indicating that "Keera" was

Selena trying to provoke her? If so, she was doing a damn good job. Keira placed her glass on the table with a sharp

Selena feigned surprise.

to hang on your every word. If anyone could convince him, it would be you. You want our family

is this woman trying to

short laugh. "What are you talking about? I grew up in Clance. How could I

to say something more, but Lewis cut her off, his patience clearly wearing thin. "Selena, if you're

guard by Lewis'

the table, Ryan and Ellie shared a glance. They didn't know about Keira and Jake's history, but they

She was stirring the pot, and it seemed like Keira and Lewis were done

was completely

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