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Chapter 16: The Family Eats
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Chapter 16

“Don't worry, I'll text you the location. And please, don't hesitate to come, I have something important that I want to show you.” Thomas replied.

James stared at the phone's screen in confusion. Something important? He mumbled before replying, “Okay, Dad. I'll be there.”

Meanwhile, in the dining room, there were moments of silence as the clinking of spoons echoed in the room against the metal plates. Everyone seemed to be really enjoying the meal.

The silence lingered for a moment, not until Olivia's phone vibrated and began to ring, disrupting the hushed moment. Everyone paused, all gazes fixed on her.

Olivia dropped her spoon and wiped her mouth before retrieving her phone from the table. Glancing at the phone's screen and seeing who was calling, she hesitated, looking at everyone.

Letting out a deep breath, she picked up the call, her voice moderately calm, “Hello, Mr. Joshua.”

Immediately she said that Grandma Aurora's face lit with excitement, knowing who Olivia was
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