Chad heard the ruckus upstairs and wasted no time, heading up the staircase in a hurry. He'd been to the Cedillo household countless times, always as a guest, sticking to the common areas unless specifically invited elsewhere. But now, as the soon-to-be son-in-law, he

was considered family, and nobody stopped him as he climbed the steps.

Upon reaching the top, he saw exactly what he had expected: his fiancée, Molly, giving her young nephew, Leo, a hard time.

"Molly, why are you picking on Leo again?" Chad asked, his voice tinged with exasperation.

Molly, unfazed and unapologetic, replied, "He wouldn't call you 'uncle,' so I gave him a little smack."

Chad was at a loss for words. He couldn't really fault Molly for her reasoning.

Leo, glaring at Chad, complained, "Can you please just marry her already?"

Chad, just as eager for the wedding, reassured him, "Hang in there a few more days. Freedom is near."

Leo couldn't wait for the day Molly would officially be part of Chad's family.

From the doorway, Anya had been observing the scene. Finally, she spoke up, "Auntie, Uncle, Chad's sports car got towed again, and he's been in a bad mood."

do you think you can mess with Henry without facing the consequences? Did you forget who

comments. Go pack your bags for your new home. And try not to come back too often, even

Molly as Leo

Molly, deciding it was time

arms around

into laughter, realizing Chad referred to Leo

"He's just too good at

uncle suggested he could take over as the secretary-general. He wished he had remained

whether he regretted making the little guy cry, Leo's stance was firm: no regrets. Even if it was at Henry's expense, he felt no

Leo saw an incoming message, "Leo, running low

a rich kid? What happened to your fancy car? Suddenly picking up

replied, "Times are tough. Did you guys fix that bug you

reply came,

address. I'll handle it

with Mia after class. I've got to work late.

a photo studio that day to check out their

street took photos of Leo and Anya, sending them to Old Walker overseas with a

studio, where the manager warmly greeted them, having been forewarned of Mia's visit. Anya innocently pondered why they didn't hire the

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