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!"

stern expression, and finally at her overly lively nephew. It

eyes dramatically and dashed past his father into the villa, ignoring all

Xavier followed him inside.

ensuing commotion, Gina felt both mortified and helpless. "I'm really sorry. My son is spoiled and thoughtless. We'll make sure he learns his lesson. Please

a smile.

Gina was left speechless.

Lunchtime arrived.

tension from the living room incident still

sister-in-law. Despite years apart, their reunion was warm and seamless, with no barriers to their conversation, which touched on intriguing stories from their

the meal serving dishes to Felicity

As for Archie...

gaze shifted to the opposite side of the table, and she fell silent. Her young cousin sat in a slouched, casual manner, and she couldn't help

looked up, a mischievous smile playing

frowned slightly, opting to ignore him. The sight of Archie reminded her of Eugene Montgomery. Despite being of similar age

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