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.

and friends of the Shelbert family in attendance, as

reviewing the guest list and noticing the absence of the Lane family, Luna

is a distinguished guest, invited by me personally. A formal invitation wasn't

inner objections persisted. Today held immense significance

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

expressing her thoughts. After all, her

with Asher gradually solidifying his place within the Shelbert family and Raymond approaching his golden years, Luna saw

over many years. With an opportunity finally presenting itself, Luna felt a renewed determination. Swiftly altering her

our event today. How could I not

the scene before turning his attention to the other

a light pat on the shoulder. "Well done. Your restraint was impressive this time. I hope you can maintain this façade and keep your true intentions concealed in the

uncomfortably at Mia's words. "What do

why are you tense? Have you been up to some mischief, fretting over the consequences catching up with you?"

and Mia knew