Nathan also brought out several bottles of good wine, and each person filled a ss to toast to the joyous family gathering.


    At the dinner table, Lucinda asked, “Jennifer, how long are you nning to wait before marrying my brother?”


    As Jennifer peeled shrimp for herself, she suddenly felt a wave of embarrassment wash over her, causing her to lower her head.


    “It’s not up to me,” she admitted quietly.


    “It depends on Hilliard’s decision to discuss it with my parents.


    I’ve already been stripped of my right to decide.


    Even if I resist, it’s futile.


    ”


    Lucinda turned to Hilliard, who was eating quietly.


    “Hilliard, what are your thoughts on this?”


    Hilliard replied in a serious tone, “Jennifer pursued me for a year before.


    Now, I n to pursue her for a year.


    If she agrees, we will get married at the end of next year.


    ”


    Lucinda nodded with relief at his response.


    Meanwhile, she noticed Cyrus skillfully shelling shrimp and crabs, cing them into Noelle’s bowl.


    Noelle felt a bit embarrassed and tried to stop him, insisting on eating by herself.


    However, she couldn’t resist Cyrus’s affection, and in the end, she enjoyed the seafood he had prepared for her.


    Lucinda smiled warmly at the sweet disy of love between Cyrus and Noelle, and then turned her gaze back to Hilliard and Jennifer.


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    As Jennifer peeled shrimp for herself, Hilliard was busy serving food for himself without realizing he had missed helping her.


    Clearing her throat, Lucinda gently reminded him, “Hilliard, you should be more proactive in pursuing girls.


    Look at Cyrus, he’s so skilled at shelling crabs and shrimp.


    Don’t you think you should be more attentive?”


    Hilliard, about to take a bite, noticed everyone’s attention shift to Cyrus, who was diligently peeling shrimp.


    “You’re right,” Hilliard acknowledged, setting down his untensil to begin peeling crabs for Jennifer.


    Witnessing his thoughtful gesture, Jennifer felt a warmth in her heart.


    She nced up at Lucinda, and they exchanged smiles.


    After Lucinda met Jennifer’s gaze, she lowered her eyes and noticed a considerable amount of peeled seafood in her bowl.


    She realized that Nathan had already peeled the seafood for her.Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org.


    However, she didn’t acknowledge Nathan’s effort, and a hint of displeasure showed on his otherwise handsome face.


    Lucinda lifted his face and nted a ki*s on his lips.


    “Honey, you’re so thoughtful.


    ”


    Inspired by Nathan’s gesture, almost every man at the table began peeling seafood for their partner instead of focusing on wine.


    Observing his brothers’ diligence, Graham promptly joined in.


    ALL the men at the table were dutifully serving their partners except for Sonny.


    Luisa pouted and nudged Sonny with her elbow, silently encouraging him to be more attentive.


    Seemingly oblivious, Sonny continued to serve himself.


    Luisa inwardly cursed Sonny a thousand times and reminded him in a low voice, “Peel one for me.


    ”


    “You want some crab too?”