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.

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

huff, Mia

hadn't managed to bring a gift. Looking at the table laden with food, she offered, "Leo, I didn't have

"No need, Anya," Hansen

victim of Mia's culinary experiments, agreed. "It's the thought that counts,

memories he'd rather

Mia kept her head down, silently

"Don't worry, I

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

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

to make a dish for

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

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

emerged from the kitchen with a large portion

pasta looked creamy and appetizing, and the sause was neatly arranged with a sprinkle of

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

not letting her touch it. "Whoever cooked it should eat

the

appoint you as the

son. "Anya is our guest. She made this dish out of kindness. However, you're not only ungrateful, but you're also making

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

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

terrible, grandpa. You should definitely avoid

bite, she quickly served some for

wasn't fooled and asked the housekeeper to serve him a portion as

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