The CEO’S Unplanned Heir novel (Aurelia and Leopold) novel Chapter 1209

In the bustling living room, Skyler's phone chirped with a new message.

[Skyler, Christmas is coming. Don't you want to spend it with the family?] It was from Geoffrey.

Skyler, who had been enjoying a laid-back gaming session, soured his mood at the message.

[I won't be coming back to Eastwood Heights for Christmas. I'll be spending it with the Stirling family. Their celebrations are a blast.]

The reply came quickly, [Mom and I are your real family, you get that, right? You should be with us for the holidays.]

Skyler scoffed, [Give me a break. Why should I trust someone who won't even show their face? You talked big about saving Tanya, then sent an imposter in your place to drug me. I'm not that easily fooled.]

[You idiot, think for a second. If I wasn't your real brother, why would I even bother fighting for control of the Stirling family?]

[Maybe you've got some blood of the Stirling family, but that doesn't mean you're my twin.]

[Idiot, we're fraternal twins, not identical. That's why I'm the smart one and you're... not.]

Skyler rolled his eyes. [So we don't look alike at all. I got the good looks.]

[Everyone in our family is good-looking. How could I possibly be ugly?]

[Who knows, maybe you had a genetic mix-up. Otherwise, why do you keep saying we look alike? Just jealous because I'm a hit with everyone?]

Skyler blinked, a sly glint in his eye.

[I'm spending Christmas with the Stirling family for a grand dinner. Jessica and Leopold said I could join them every year. Their place is so lively, and they even set off fireworks. Too bad you can't join. The Stirling family doesn't welcome you.]

Geoffrey replied with a mocking emoji.

[So what if you're with the Stirling family for Christmas? You're still just a guest, not a part of their family. Can you join their family traditions? Are you welcome in their family chapel?]

[I'm making my choice. I want to remain a part of the Heninger family, not become a Stirling. If I wanted to, I could be acknowledged by them and join their rituals. But I prefer being a member of the Heninger family with my dad, mom, and my siblings.]

[You're useless no matter where you go, just invisible in the crowd.]