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.

the relatives and friends of the Shelbert family in attendance, as

list and noticing the absence of the Lane family, Luna couldn't help

seemed to disrupt her plans. "Ms. Lane is a distinguished guest, invited by me personally. A formal invitation wasn't

objections persisted. Today held

seemed to unravel. The sight of Mia earlier had stirred a sense of dread within Luna, fueling her desire for Mia to leave the

her inner turmoil, Luna refrained from expressing her

family and

itself, Luna felt a renewed determination. Swiftly altering her demeanor, Luna turned to Mia, saying, "I apologize, Ms. Lane. My

our event today. How could I not extend a warm welcome? was simply caught

at the scene before turning

pat on the shoulder. "Well done. Your restraint was impressive this time. I hope you can

shifted uncomfortably at Mia's words. "What do you mean? What is it that

consequences catching up with you?" Mia teased before strolling away,

to unfold, and Mia knew she wasn't the protagonist