"Thank you for dinner, Sister-in-law!" Aaron said enthusiastically, looking more excited than grateful.
Ivy shot him a flat look in response.
After leaving the mall without buying anything, Ivy had asked Xander to stop by a nearby food stall. There, she bought several takeout dishes and, most importantly, Leo's favorite banana smoothie.
The three of them had returned home and were now finishing dinner together.
"Mommy, guess what?" Leo said excitedly between bites. "Today, my teacher gave me a thumbs-up during practice for our school skit. She even said I did a really good job!"
"Really?" Ivy smiled warmly. "Now you've made me even more excited to watch it."
"You will, Mommy!" Leo giggled. "And I'm going to be the best one there."
"I'm sure you will."
Leo beamed before opening his smoothie and taking a large sip.
Across the table, Xander finished his meal and set down his utensils.
Then he looked at Aaron.
"Meet me in my study."
Aaron immediately straightened.
"Sure."
