“Thanks, Ori.”
Xanthea happily took the deboned sardine and started eating.
“Oh, did I come at just the right time? Just in time for lunch!”
A clear and cheerful voice suddenly came from outside, making everyone turn their heads.
“Oliver?”
“Uncle!”
Xanthea stood up happily and gave him a subtle wink. Oliver signaled back, indicating he got the message and was on the mission!
Susanna: “Oliver, why didn’t you let us know you were coming?”
“What, am I not welcomed when there are guests?”
“Of course not, Zora, set another place!”
“Mr. Lopez.”
Orion was about to stand up, but Oliver gently pushed him back into his seat, “No formalities. We’re practically family here, after all!”
“?”
Everyone looked at him in confusion. They hadn’t explained the relationship between Orion and Xan to him yet, how did he...
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