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!"

approaching with a stern expression, and finally at her overly lively nephew. It was a tricky situation, and all she could manage was a hesitant, "You

rolled his eyes dramatically and dashed past his father

Xavier followed him inside.

felt both mortified and helpless. "I'm really sorry. My son is spoiled

a smile. "I

Gina was left speechless.

Lunchtime arrived.

table. The earlier tension from the living room incident still lingered, but Felicity and her brother's lively

sat quietly, eating and observing. She couldn't help but notice the close bond between her mother-in-law and her brother and 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 travels and art scenes that even piqued

have little to contribute, spending most of the meal serving dishes to Felicity and

As for Archie...

Her young cousin sat in a slouched, casual manner, and she couldn't help but wonder if,

the boy looked up, a mischievous smile playing

opting to ignore him. The sight of Archie reminded her of Eugene Montgomery. Despite being of

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