Alpha Amanda's Love Adventure (By Aurora Grey) novel Chapter 206

Chapter 206 Birthday Banquet

Chapter 206 Birthday Banquet

Amanda’s POV:

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Watching Josh clutch half a contract and almost bounce as he charged into the castle, I couldn’t help but curl my lips into a smile.

This kid was still acting carelessly and unseriously just a few days ago, but now he’s really changed, which is reassuring.

In a daze, I suddenly thought of myself back when I first took over the affairs of the Glacier Pack, carrying the same lonely courage, determined to make something of myself.

I walked slowly into the foyer and saw Hugh standing in the living room with a cane, holding a hand

warmer.

When he saw me come in, he smiled and waved. “Amanda, training must have worn you out, right? There’s hot soup simmering in the kitchen. Have Beata pour you a bowl.”

Hugh. I’ll go wash my face first and be right there,” I replied with a smile.

“Thank you, Hugh. I’ll go

By the time I tidied myself up and went downstairs, the crystal chandelier in the dining room was already lit.

Samson sat beside the main seat, Alan leaned back in his chair scrolling through his phone, and Patrick was adjusting the floral arrangement on the table-rarely were all four brothers gathered together, and even the air felt livelier than usual.

I took the empty seat opposite Samson, but my peripheral vision inadvertently swept over the end of the table-that seat Derrick used to sit in. Now it was completely empty, without even tableware laid out, making the surrounding warmth look especially glaring.

My fingertips paused, and a complicated feeling welled up in my chest. It was clearly him who had pushed this family away with his own hands, yet when he was truly absent, it was hard not to feel unsettled.

“Everyone’s here. Let’s eat,” Hugh said as he took the main seat, his gaze passing over everyone and lingering on the empty chair for half a second before he slowly spoke. He lifted the teacup in front of him.

“I called you all back today for two reasons. One was to see you, and the other was to say something from the heart-these past storms around the Eclipse Pack were weathered thanks to the few of you holding the line. Since you were young, I taught you that brothers are family bound by blood. You must live in harmony and stand united. Now that you’ve done it, I couldn’t be more gratified.”

Samson set down his fork, his firm voice ringing in my ear. “Grandpa, rest assured. We will never let you down.”

His voice was steady as his gaze swept across Alan and the others, carrying a silent strength.

“We are a family bound by blood, and we always will be,” Patrick said as he put down the flower stem in his hand. He had just rushed back from preparations for Fashion Week, a faint fatigue in his eyes, yet it couldn’t hide how much he cherished his family.

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Chapter 206 Birthday Banquet

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Alan put away his phone and nodded hard. “Grandpa, the Ortegas will only get better and better.”

Josh gripped his fork, his cheeks flushed red. “Grandpa, brothers, I used to be immature. Now I’m learning properly from Amanda. I’ll definitely catch up to you and never drag everyone down again. Our family will always stay together.”

Looking at the sincere faces around the table, my heart felt as if it had been soaked in warm water. This kind of unspoken blood-bonded affection was something no amount of conflict of interest could ever tear apart-perhaps Derrick had been too obsessed with “proving himself,” and forgot this most precious bond.

“Good, good.” Hugh smiled so broadly that the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes smoothed out. He took a sip of tea and looked up. His expression turned serious, as if suddenly remembering something.

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