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."

assumed a touch of superiority. "Certainly, feel free to help yourselves.

the

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

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

of innocence, Ginger gazed up at Mia and added, "Mommy, Uncle says we shouldn't eat these unhealthy

Sage maintained a serious demeanor as he quipped, "Candies of this quality

each comment from Sage and Ginger, Diane and Pamela's

Pamela snapped, "Noah, why are

as temperamental as Pamela might not fit well into their

moment, Noah Young, the man in question, approached Mia, extending his hand eagerly.. "Ms. Lane, it's

first impression of

gain from us getting acquainted. You'll find that despite

discomfort through Mia. She had never encountered such shameless audacity in a man

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

"Even if it's not a blind date, we