Ava, acting like a little adult, quickly introduced Jenny to Lauren. "Aunt Lauren, this is my big sister. Uncle found her for me." Lauren approved, saying, "Your uncle is quite bossy!" Then she turned her attention to Jenny. "Well! What a beautiful girl!" After a brief greeting, she hugged Jenny and spoke in a soft, gentle tone, "Hello there, pretty girl. I have a gift for you." The kids were excited, especially Ava, who loved unwrapping gifts. Ryan was also there, and he was the chef for the day. After hugging my mom, Lauren yfullyined about hunger. "I haven''t tasted delicious homemade food in half a year. I''ve been dreaming about it." "We''ll have dinner right away. Chlo, call As and ask how long before he gets back," my mom directed.


    Now that Grace was here, she yed the role of a captain, organizing and managing everything happily.


    Ava, unable to contain her excitement, asked, "Aunt Lauren, where''s my gift?" Laurenughed. "I thought you''d forgotten. You''re such a little trickster!" When she opened her suitcase, it was filled with gifts for everyone, especially Ava. There were clothes from different countries. "I bought clothes of various sizes. Jenny also has a gift now." Even Grace and Molly had gifts. Lauren was very considerate, and I was deeply moved.


    As arrived with an unexpectedpanion just as we were about to start eating-Oliver.


    We were all surprised, and Lauren seemed a bit ufortable at the sight of him.


    I quickly said, "Mr. Oliver, please cin!" Seeing my enthusiastic wee, he appeared much more rxed, awkwardly saying, "Sorry to disturb you. I—" "Hey, don''t say that! Con in!" I proceeded to introduce him to my parents.


    My father promptly invited him inside, and Lauren reluctantly watched as we chatted with him. She remained silent.


    Ivanna sat next to Lauren, whispering, "He''s persistent. It looks like he wants to bring you htonight. He seems determined not to let you escape." Lauren''s lips twitched in frustration I had nned to take Lauren to our new house before dinner, but with Oliver''s sudden appearance, b couldn''t. Everyone understood Oliver''s intentions. However, I didn''t understand why he cback with As.


    Sensing my confusion, As followedand quietly exined, "He was waiting at the door. I had no choice but to let him in.From N?velDrama.Org.