Estelle had no choice but to accept, thanking Janice, “Thanks you so much!”

“Don’t be so polite, really! It’s us who should be thanking you!” Janice replied warmly, genuinely liking Estelle.

As everyone was chatting, Geoffrey Lamont and Jonathan’s older brother Alcott Lamont came downstairs, with everyone standing up. Janice introduced Estelle to Geoffrey and Alcott. Estelle greeted both of them.

Geoffrey’s appearance was just as Jonathan had described – serious, rarely smiling, with deep and wise eyes that made it hard to read his thoughts.

Alcott looked somewhat like Jonathan, wearing black–rimmed glasses, probably from his academic research. He appeared calm and composed, and like Janice, he was polite and approachable.

Estelle felt that in terms of personality, Alcott was more like their mother, while Jonathan took after their father.

courteously told Estelle, “My wife and I originally planned to send a car to pick you up, but Jonathan said he was passing by University of J City, so he offered to bring you

had seen Alcott on TV before and knew that he held a high status in the academic world. She felt kind of guilty for him talking

be visiting frequently in the future, let’s all relax and get comfortable.”

had a great relationship. The elders

Estelle, got up, and said, “We can’t really participate in the grown–ups” conversation. Let me show you around my room,

chimed in, “I’m

some girl talk. Just go play your video games!” Norah laughingly dismissed

“Take good care of Estelle. I’ll come and get you when lunch

responded, “Got it! Estelle’s our distinguished guest today. I’ll make sure she’s

to the others and followed

caring and gentle with the younger generation. You’ll see what I

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