Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen

Upon laying eyes on Diane, Mia swiftly discerned the motive behind her visit.

Despite Patricia's clear refusal earlier that morning, why did she still decide to show up in the evening?

Diane was in the company of two others, one of whom was a man.

The way he gazed at Mia left no doubt as to his identity.

Still, Mia couldn't help but ponder Diane's apparent lack of discretion in this situation.

"Ah, Ms. Lane, welcome home. We've been anticipating your return for quite a while," Diane greeted warmly as she stood up.

"This is the friend I was telling you about, along with her son. Isn't he quite dashing? I assure you, I have nothing but good intentions; Aunt Patricia and I are quite close, after all."

Mia remained unfazed, her eyes fixed on Sage and Ginger. "Both of you, go back to your rooms."

"Oh, that won't be necessary," Diane interjected. "They've brought gifts for the children-luxurious chocolates, the kind favored by the affluent."

middle-aged woman, Pamela Baker, assumed a touch of superiority. "Certainly, feel free to help yourselves. After all, you probably haven't tasted such delicacies before. They're quite

arranged neatly on the table.

Sage and Ginger were accustomed to Eva's homemade candies, crafted from only the

Mia calmly declined, "No, thank you. These sweets aren't exactly nutritious. I'd rather the

"Mommy, Uncle says we shouldn't eat these

he quipped, "Candies of this quality wouldn't even be considered

Sage and Ginger, Diane

"Noah, why are you

was evident that someone as temperamental as Pamela might not fit well

the man in question, approached Mia, extending his hand

first impression of

from us getting acquainted. You'll find that despite your ex-husband, there

a wave of discomfort through Mia. She had never encountered such shameless audacity

fleeting glance. "I'm sorry, but I'm not interested in pursuing a relationship or participating in a blind

it's not a blind date, we can still get acquainted. It won't do any