Leo, who had no status in the Cedillo family, disdained it. "What's this?"

"A shield against punches," she replied.

Leo was speechless.

Mia laughed loudly before pulling out her own gift. "Molly's gift only treats the symptoms. Mine treats the root cause."

"And what's that?" Leo asked.

"A secret martial arts manual."

Again, Leo fell silent.

Andre, his uncle, stifled a laugh behind his hand. Leo stood, gesturing to his empty chair. "Come, come, who wants to be the birthday boy? Let's switch seats."

Laughter erupted around the table. Hansen, Leo's grandfather, looked at his grandson with love in his eyes. "Sit down now."

Chad handed over his pre-prepared gift - a fountain pen. "I hope this helps you make progress in your studies, Leo."

"Thanks, Chad," Leo replied, accepting the relatively normal gift.

Andre, always one to do things differently, simply tossed his car keys to his nephew.

Leo's eyes widened. "A McLaren sports car! Uncle, I love you!"

Mia turned to her husband with wide eyes. "Honey, I want one too."

"First, learn how to drive the car I already bought you, then I'll get you a new one," Andre replied.

how to drive the luxury car he'd bought her,

huff, Mia

she offered, "Leo, I didn't have

previously suffered under Mia's disastrous cooking, immediately refused. "No need, Anya," Hansen said. "Your presence is gift enough. We have plenty

agreed. "It's the thought that

had memories he'd rather

the table, only Mia kept her head down, silently

"Don't worry, I can

when Mia had promised him the same

everyone's strange reaction. "Anya, can you really

nodded. She was keen to make

capabilities, pointed to the

walked towards the kitchen. Hansen, Naomi, and even Andre watched her go, while Mia kept

from the kitchen with a large portion

was quickly cleared and Anya placed her dish in the center. At first glance, the pasta looked creamy and appetizing, and the sause was

looked at his grandson, who was the perfect guinea pig. "Leo,

quickly picked up his own bowl, not letting her touch it. "Whoever cooked it should eat

the

you as the

She made this dish out of kindness. However, you're not only ungrateful, but you're also making

bowl and bravely took a bite. "Hmm? This is actually good!" He took another bite, relishing the perfectly cooked pasta and the delicious, creamy sauce. Before he knew it,

waited for his grandson's reaction. "Leo, is it good?"

grandpa. You should definitely avoid it," Leo replied,

a bite, she quickly served some for Chad as well. "Dad, you really shouldn't

housekeeper to serve him

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