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.

would learn how to drive the luxury car he'd bought her, but instead, she'd let it gather

a huff, Mia agreed,

gift. Looking at the table laden with food, she offered, "Leo, I didn't have time to get

under Mia's disastrous cooking, immediately refused. "No need,

experiments, agreed. "It's the thought that counts, Anya.

had memories he'd rather

her head down,

"Don't worry, I

when Mia had promised him the same thing. "Really,

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

was keen to make a dish

believing in Anya's capabilities, pointed to the kitchen. "It's over there.

kitchen. Hansen, Naomi, and even Andre watched

emerged from the kitchen with a large

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

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

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

the

you as the first

She made this dish out of

bowl and bravely took a bite. "Hmm? This is actually good!" He took another bite, relishing the

and Hansen waited for his grandson's

definitely avoid it,"

believe him and served herself a portion. After taking a bite, she quickly served some for Chad

housekeeper to serve him a portion as

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