The reunion slowly came to an end, but the warmth it left behind did not fade.
The family soon gathered around the long table set in the garden.
The sun had already passed its peak, and it was well beyond lunch time, yet no one had noticed earlier.
Now that everything had settled, the hunger finally caught up with them….especially Vivian and Vined, who had just returned from a long journey.
Without wasting time, they moved toward the garden along with the others.
The soft sound of chairs being pulled and plates being arranged filled the air, blending with the quiet rustling of leaves in the light breeze.
It felt peaceful, almost like the estate itself had been waiting for this moment.
Vined took his seat beside Elena, and almost immediately, she began talking.
Her voice carried a mix of excitement and relief, as if she had been holding everything in for far too long.
"You know what happened then?" she said, leaning slightly closer to him, her eyes bright with energy.
