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."

where Keira and Lewis were

a glass of champagne, she smiled warmly. "Aunt Keera, Uncle Lewis, I know I've been a little out of line in the past. I just want to apologize and ask for your understanding.

sip from

a slight nod, she raised her glass and took a small sip in acknowledgment. It was

I just feel like the house is so empty these days. It got me thinking. I hope you don't take it

know whawt to

would she bring that

raised an

I'd like to talk to him and clear the air. I

Selena's words were harmless,

on, the complexities of their past were something everyone in the

distanced himself by not moving back home, mainly to avoid

Selena to suggest that Jake was the one who listened to

a dangerous game, indicating that "Keera" was

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

surprise. "Weren't you both in the same

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

"What is this

you talking about? I grew up in

something more, but Lewis cut her off, his patience clearly wearing thin. "Selena, if you're not enjoying dinner, you can leave.

caught off guard by Lewis' sudden

Ellie shared a glance. They didn't know about Keira and

already didn't like Selena, saw this as her just desserts. She was stirring the pot, and it seemed like Keira and Lewis

was completely in

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