Chapter 213

The living room was enveloped in an awkward silence.

Everyone was momentarily stunned by the brashness of the young boy's tone, frozen to the spot.

Mila was taken aback. She was certain she hadn't offended her young cousin, whom she barely knew, so what was the reason for this unexpected hostility?

"Apologize, young man!" Gina was the first to recover, pulling her son by the ear, facing Mila with both embarrassment and regret.

Archie wriggled free, clearly displeased. "Why should I? I called her what you said, 'cousin-in-law,' so what's the problem?"

"Archie!" Xavier's voice was stern, his usually calm demeanor barely holding.

Sensing his father's impending wrath, Archie quickly darted behind Felicity, hiding his tall frame as best he could.

"Aunt, help me!"

expression, and finally at her overly lively nephew. It was a tricky

and dashed past his father

Xavier followed him inside.

really sorry. My son is spoiled and thoughtless. We'll make

smile. "I appreciate

Gina was left speechless.

Lunchtime arrived.

the dining table. The earlier tension from the living room incident still lingered, but Felicity and her

and sister-in-law. Despite years apart, their reunion was

to have little to contribute, spending most of the meal serving dishes to Felicity and occasionally joining in with

As for Archie...

side of the table, and she fell silent. Her young cousin sat in a slouched, casual manner, and she

a mischievous smile playing on

Despite being of similar age and both attending

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