Chapter 603

Waldo occupied the seat of honor, flanked by Lucia and Charlene on one side and Matthew and Jeremy on the other.

An ominous silence hung over the table.

Charlene and Jeremy exchanged occasional glances, sensing an impending tempest beneath the apparent tranquility.

The dining table was elegantly set, and as the main course concluded, a succession of delectable dishes continued to grace the table.

Matthew signaled for a bottle of top-grade red wine to be brought forth, casting an air of anticipation over the gathering.

Despite the satisfying meal, an unsettling silence hung in the air, shrouding the room in an atmosphere of tension.

Just as Jeremy and Charlene believed they were in for a peaceful dinner, Matthew abruptly rose from his seat.

The unexpected movement sent a tremor through Charlene, causing her fork to clatter onto her plate with an audible jolt.

The crisp sound immediately attracted everyone’s attention.

nervously as she retrieved

“Apologies.

at her and said indifferently, “Are you all

responded with casual openness, “If you’ve got something to say, just

all here to help in any way we

nudged Jeremy in an attempt to hush him, but he remained

mind, Matthew?” Lucia inquired,

&

and Charlene before delivering his revelation

narrowly escaped a potentially

was you who

slammed her palm on the

recently returned, working

your family, after

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