No one knew that Landon, in private, was akin to Lauren''s maid, who''d do anything just for her.


    "Pfft, you''re just talking tough." Jasper was unbothered by all the teasing.


    "Hey, how about adding some excitement to Lyse''s night?" Landon nudged Jasper yfully, squinting.


    "Wear nothing under your apron. See how she reacts. I bet she''d willingly surrender to your six-pack."


    Jasper blushed and grumbled, "Get lost!"


    Guests chatted cheerfully in the living room. Blushing, Lauren handed a bunch of lilies to Tatiana with


    the enthusiasm and agitation of a top fan. "You and Alyssa are my idols... I want to be as brave as you


    in the future!"


    "No, better not!" Alyssa and Tatiana said in unison.


    Worried that Lauren might misunderstand, Tatiana exined, "Lauren, I''m d you admire me, but I


    don''t wish upon you what has happened to me.


    "I hope you are forever well-protected by Lyse, Jasper, and Landon. We''d rather you never have to


    summon your courage."


    "Hm. But. Alright." Lauren scratched her head puzzledly, making Tatiana melt from her cuteness.


    Despite being simr in age to Lauren, Tatiana thought of her as an adorable little girl, someone she


    wanted to kiss.


    Tatiana cupped Lauren''s face and nted a loud kiss on her cheek.


    "Mm." Lauren''s face reddened. She had only been kissed by Landon so far, but a kiss by the same sex


    felt equally good.


    Landon and Sean were green with envy due to their deep love for their women. They felt jealous even


    though it was a friendly kiss between twodies. The two men silently vowed to teach their women a


    "lesson" when they got home.


    "Alright now. Since everyone''s here, let''s dig in. Try out Jasper''s cooking," announced Alyssa, arm-


    inarm with Jasper and resting her head on his shoulder.


    Tatiana pped. "Wow, I didn''t know Jasper could cook! How amazing. Lyse, you''re lucky to enjoy his


    cooking!"


    Lauren apuded too. "Jasper, you''re amazing! You''re the best."


    Once again, Sean and Landon fell into silence as they seriously entertained the idea of learning


    cooking topete against Jasper.


    "Wow, Lyse. Are you leaving us out from dinner now? Fine. Looks like you no longer care about your


    brothers," grumbled Ss loudly from the entrance as he made his way to the dining hall with another


    figure.


    Ss had shown up with Cyrus, who was instrumental in David''s sessful arrest.


    Cyrus couldn''t help but grin at the sight of Lauren, who sat on the couch like an exquisite china doll.


    Sensing Cyrus'' gaze, Landon warily hugged Lauren like a predator protecting his prey.


    "She''s put everyone behind after she got together with Jasper. I''m not sure if you still have Mom in your


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    mind, but you certainly have forgotten about your brothers." Ss pouted unhappily.


    "Yeah, it''s a matter of time before she forgets about Jonah, Liam, and Axel," Cyrus chimed in with a


    dramatic sigh.


    Alyssa blinked at her two brothers and whispered to Jasper, "You know Ss'' appetite. Do we have


    enough food for everyone?"


    Slightly taken aback, Jasper soon wrapped an arm around her waist with a grin. "Of course."