Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen

As Mia glanced up, she couldn't help but notice Raymond approaching. With a meaningful expression, she remarked, "Well, it certainly seems that Ms. Maynard isn't particularly welcoming to me."

"Ms. Lane, perhaps you're being a bit harsh. Luna is still learning and getting used to things. Please be patient with her," Raymond interjected, attempting to mediate.

"But Ms. Maynard is in her thirties; she's an adult, not a toddler. Should I be the one bending over backward to accommodate her? Frankly, some might even question her intelligence if they knew about this."

Feeling defensive, Luna retorted, "Whom are you suggesting might have maturity issues?"

"Luna, what's with the attitude? Apologize to Ms. Lane right away, understood? She's a guest I personally invited today. How could you speak to her like that?"

Raymond's disappointment was evident as he observed Luna's behavior. He had always seen her as an intelligent woman, but it seemed she struggled to foster positive relationships with others.

"But Dad, I didn't even extend an invitation to her for today's event."

Luna had meticulously reviewed the guest list beforehand, making sure to familiarize herself with everyone attending the occasion.

Shelbert family in

of the Lane family,

distinguished guest, invited by me personally.

persisted. Today held immense

sight of Mia earlier had stirred a sense of dread within Luna, fueling her desire

expressing her thoughts. After all, her livelihood still depended

and Raymond approaching his golden years,

itself, Luna felt a renewed determination. Swiftly altering her demeanor, Luna turned to Mia, saying,

grace our event today. How

approvingly at the scene before turning his

Mia gave her a light pat on the shoulder. "Well done. Your restraint was impressive this time. I hope

at Mia's words. "What do you mean?

been up to some mischief, fretting over the consequences catching up with you?" Mia teased before strolling away, paying no further heed

day's real drama had yet to unfold, and Mia knew she