Chapter 270 They Really Are Brothers

Upon hearing that, Lenora was taken aback for a moment.

When it was time to prepare dinner, she descended the stairs to lend a hand.

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Griselda and Mallory were both bustling about in the kitchen, preparing and chopping vegetables. Zachary was also there, deveining shrimp and chopping ribs,

Only Allison and two children were in the living room

Lenora glanced at Mallory, then at Johanne who was busy marinating chicken legs. The couple seemed to be having issues, with no signs of communication or interaction at all. Mallory wouldn't even glance at Johanne. Johanne had tried several times to catch Mallory's attention. only to withdraw his gaze each time.

The reunion dinner was incredibly lavish, with a whole table filled to the brim.

When it was time for dinner, the family gradually gathered and sat around the table.

Mallory deliberately chose her seat and gestured toward the spot next to Lenora "Add two children's chairs here, so Ryan and Hattie can sit together."

Lenora knew she didn't want to sit with Johanne, so she simply nodded in agreement.

When Tamara descended the stairs. Harrietta was already comfortably seated next to Lenora, engaged in conversation with Ryan.

A hint of displeasure was evident on her face. As she took a seat next to Allison, she called out to Harrietta, "Hattie, come over here."

Harrietta looked up and pouted, "Grandma, I want to sit with Aunt Lenora."

Before Lenora could speak, Mallory interjected, "Aunt Tamara, let Hattie sit here with Ryan."

She used the child as an excuse to speak on behalf of Lenora.

Tamara wanted to say something more, but Allison tugged at her wrist. "Cut it out. We're having a reunion dinner."

Tamara gave Lenora a cold glance, then remained silent.

During dinner, Johanne took the initiative to serve Mallory some dishes. However, Mallory didn't spare him a glance, nor did she touch any of the food he had served her. After having their reunion dinner, they gathered in the living room and played poker.

Meanwhile, Lenora and Harrietta played dice at the dining table.

Ryan joined Harrietta, and they soon scampered off to the courtyard to play.

Only Lenora and Mallory were left at the table.

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glanced at the poker table and asked, "Mallory,

her

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were so obvious. From afternoon till now, the words you

to talk, Lenora

suddenly asked, "Nora, how did you feel when you first found out that Zack was seeing other women?" Lenora was taken aback for a moment. Did

of mind during that time. It was only six months ago, yet it

before he returned from his business trip, I had just

was looking forward to sharing the good news with him, but

smile of relief appearing on her face. "But all that's in the past now, so figuring out what you truly want is what matters most. From what

mind. This led to her wasting so much time and, ironically, incurring

knew now it was better to get the pain over with, rather

an early stage, perhaps she wouldn't have lost her child, and maybe Gerald's sudden departure could have

gave a bitter smile. "What I truly

hurt, and she couldn't just act as if nothing had happened and

divorce was finalized, Ryan was certain to stay with the Fuller family,

"I

he was on the call... He never

she just couldn't get past that hurdle

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couldn't make the choice for her. She could only feel a touch of

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By the time she started her freshman year, they had a grand and romantic wedding ceremony, in which she bore witness

was unable to carry the child to term. After a

Mallory, envying the loving relationship she shared with her spouse

cracks had begun to appear

They really are brothers.

glance at Zachary,

looked over at the

averted

in Zachary's

Mallory said, standing up to leave after looking

"I'll go too."

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