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.

had previously promised Andre she would learn how to drive the luxury car he'd bought her,

a huff, Mia

gift. Looking at the table laden with food, she

immediately refused. "No need, Anya," Hansen said. "Your presence is gift enough. We have plenty

experiments, agreed. "It's

also had memories

Mia kept her head down, silently sipping her

"Don't worry, I

had promised him the same thing.

everyone's strange reaction.

to

Anya's capabilities, pointed to the kitchen.

walked towards the kitchen. Hansen, Naomi, and even Andre

the kitchen with a large portion of

center. At first glance, the pasta looked creamy and appetizing, and the sause was neatly

the perfect guinea pig. "Leo, Anya made this especially for you. You should have the

to serve Leo, but he quickly picked up his own bowl, not letting her touch it. "Whoever cooked it should eat it first," he

Leo, you're the birthday boy,"

you as the first taster,"

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

took another bite, relishing the perfectly cooked pasta and the delicious, creamy sauce. Before he knew it, he had

Hansen waited for

definitely avoid it," Leo

him and served herself a portion. After taking a bite, she quickly served some for Chad as well. "Dad, you really shouldn't eat this. We'll take care of it for you," Molly

housekeeper to

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