Chapter 26

The next morning, Xavier was up bright and early, lounging in the living room as he eagerly waited for Danielle. It was his first time taking her shopping, and he’d been so excited he’d barely slept.

"Just so you know," Xavier announced smugly to his brothers, "I’m taking Danielle out today."

The others exchanged sharp glances, silently cursing his gloating.

"Mom, why isn’t Danielle down yet?" Xavier asked, practically bouncing in his seat.

Vivian shot him a look of mild irritation. "For heaven’s sake, Xavier, you’ve asked a hundred times already. Be quiet for a minute, okay?"

Before she could say more, Danielle came down the stairs, her presence instantly lighting up the room.

need," Xavier said, his tone enthusiastic as he stood to greet

said, her smile warm and

their daughter, admiring her cute outfit. "Come have some

time primping herself. When she finally walked into the living room and saw everyone gathered around

said with a big, practiced

up. "Audrey, you’re up early. Come join us

coy. "I wanted

Joseph, her tone casual but calculated. "Joseph, since I’m on summer break and bored at home,

slightly, surprised. "Why the sudden interest in

exchanged glances, equally puzzled. Audrey wasn’t the type to show much interest

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