At The Donovan Family’s Dinner.

    Be was surprised when she arrived at Aunt Emma’s house and found that many of her family members had already gathered for dinner. She thought she had arrived too early, before six, but it turned out she and her family were thest guests to arrive.

    All of her uncles, along with their wives and children, were present. She also noticed her Grandpa and a few of his old friends who live nearby engaging in conversation.

    When everyone in the living room noticed Be and Tristan’s arrival, the room instantly fell silent. No one spoke, but all eyes were on them.

    Be immediately felt awkward at being the center of attention. She had never been the focus of attention at family events before.

    Even during her father’s funeral, when her family came to pay theirst respects, she had spent most of her time at the hospital, allowing her Grandpa and mother to meet with everyone. She had only appeared for a few hours and had kept her distance from everyone.

    Feeling nervous, Be held Tristan’s hand tightly while smiling at her aunt.

    "Be and Tristan, thank you foring," Emma stood up from her seat and quickly embraced Be. Still, she immediately loosened her embrace when her eyes fixed on Aurora and Oliver.

    "Aunty Emma, please don’t say that...it is our duty as a family toe to this dinner," Be answered, following her to see the twins. She continued, "Thank you for inviting us, Aunty Emma..."

    "Oh my Lord, why do these two cute babies grow so fast?" Emma said she approached Aurora and Oliver in Natalie and Noora’s arms.

    While Be was talking to Emma, Tristan stood in his ce, holding his son’s hand. He felt ufortable in this ce but tried not to show it.

    When Tristan saw Isaac Donovan approach them, he slightly nodded and smiled at him.

    "Tristan, thank you foring," Isaac offered him a warm handshake while ncing and smiling at Dax.

    "Grandpa, this is our family event. Of course, my wife and I shoulde," Tristan politely answered while epting his handshake.

    "Alright, let’s sit first," Isaac said, smiling happily because Tristan was willing to meet all his family members despite what had happened in the past. Almost all of his family tried to harm Be, but this man holds his grudge and decides not to punish them.

    "Thank you, Tristan..." Isaac nodded at him before he turned to see Dax again, "Little Dax, let’s sit and meet your uncles and Grandpa... you too, Tristan, please follow me," He took Dax’s hand. He led him and Tristan to meet others.

    Be also followed Tristan and Dax, but before she settled on the couch, she greeted her first and third uncles.

    Even though her stance with them is still the same, Be can’t ruin her Aunty Emma and Uncle Archy’s happy wedding vibe by ignoring them, especially since her Grandpa’s best friend is with them tonight.

    "Uncle Jacob," Be said while offering her hand for a handshake. She also gestured to Tristan to do the same and greet her uncle. It would be awkward if Tristan also ignored them.

    "Be, Tristan, it’s nice to meet you both again," Jacob’s gentle and sincere tone surprised Be. She rarely heard and witnessed how gentle her uncle was to her.

    Be said nothing more to him. She nodded and turned to his first uncle’s new wife. She politely greeted her before she did the same to her third uncle, Thomas.

    Looking at these two men who had changed entirely from thest time she had met them amazed her. But it was not enough to melt her icy heart toward them.

    After the short greeting, Be left them and joined her mother and aunt, who were now giggling while holding the twins.

    However, not long after, Be noticed her brother sitting with a girl in the corner. When she arrived earlier, her attention was focused on her aunt and uncle, and shepletely forgot about her older brother and his new girlfriend. She also saw Liam, her aunt Emma’s son, sitting with them.

    In the other corner of the room, Be saw her female cousin. She hadn’t been close to them since childhood, and what happened between her and their father made her rtionship with them even worse. She didn’t bother to nce at them or try to greet them.

    After excusing herself to her mother, Be asked Tristan to follow her to approach Henry and his girlfriend.

    "Hello, Sis..." Henry stood from his seat and awkwardly smiled at Be. He was nervous to introduce his girlfriend, Aira, to his sister. "Hi, brother-inw..." He offered a handshake to him.

    "Henry! It’s nice to meet you again," Tristan smiled at him.

    "Bro, why do you look so shy?" Be stifled augh when she saw her brother blushing. "So, this prettydy is my future sister-inw?"

    Be smiled at the blonde bob-haired woman in the pretty blue knee-length dress; she looked innocent and kind, and her green almond eyes stared at her shyly.

    Henry clears his throat, "Yes, sister. Let me introduce you..." He said while ncing at the woman beside her. Gently cing his hand behind her, he said, "This is Aria Foster; she is my girlfriend."

    Henry looked at Aria, "You know her, right? My sister, Arabe Donovan, and this is her husband, Tristan Sinir." He said, smiling at Tristan.

    Aria immediately offered both of them a polite handshake. She still can’t believe that Be is actually the biggest shareholder in theirpany, their true boss. And when she also learns that Be’s husband is Tristan Sinir, one of the country’s wealthiest men, she is even more stunned.

    "Alright, let’s sit and talk," Be said to break the tension. After the four of them settled, then she nced at Liam. "Hello there, Liam...you look more handsome and mature now. Congrattions on finally finishing your studies."

    "Sis, thank you," Liam nodded and smiled at Tristan. "And thanks foring."

    "Liam, no need to say that..." Be shook her head while chuckling. "How do you feel about having a father again, Liam?"

    "Super happy..." Liam smiled at Be. At first, he was shocked to learn that his mother would be remarried, but he was also happy because he could pursue his dream abroad without worrying about his mother anymore; there was someone who would care for her.

    Be didn’t know when she would revisit East City again, but today, she was grateful. She could meet all her family to celebrate her Aunt Emma’s wedding day.

    "Great to hear that, Liam..."