Mars spotted his brothers in the crowd, his godson tucked under one arm. He laughed, “You should've told me sooner-I thought this was just some work dinner with her colleagues."

Anya shook her head. “No, Uncle, I put this together myself. No boys allowed—” She paused, catching sight of the little guy Mars was holding. "Except for the babies, of course."

Mars found himself liking Anya even more.

He'd actually thought about inviting Milka out with a few of his brothers, hoping Mia and Milka could become friends and maybe help him patch things up. But since he and Milka weren't officially back together, and knowing how she is, Mars figured she wouldn't go for a dinner with so much up in the air. That's why he never brought it up.

He never expected Anya to pull everyone together on her own.

It made him happy.

Just then, Leo was standing next to his uncle, glancing at his watch. "Jade isn't here yet. You think something happened?"

Andre looked at his nephew, making Leo a bit anxious. "I'll call her."

said, “If she's driving, she won't answer.

out his phone, checked the map, then spun around and pointed, "Isn't that her? The car that's been trying to back into a spot

her godbrother, and both nephews all headed

through parallel parking, while Henry, still in his godfather's arms, chimed in with his own advice.

Molly finally slid the car

back door and scooped up his little nephew. "Go on in. I'll come get you when you're done." Mia


ride. I wouldn't feel right letting her

excited-she was convinced that Uncle Mars's words were basically a public

a little possessive, tugged his girlfriend's hand. "Hey, come here for a sec. Grab

his girlfriend's cheek, half teasing, half serious. “Dinner's on us

nodded, all sweetness. "I

watched the girls head inside, while the three men lingered

work, not that he really followed all the details—he just knew his brother liked to talk about

through a few plans by

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