"Mom, who said I didn't come back?" Just as they were discussing, Preston's somewhat indignant voice rang out, followed by his entrance from the hallway.

"There you are! Come here," Karen said happily, seeing Preston.

Preston quickly responded, "No thanks, I don't want to come over just to get a lecture." Then, he looked at Nicole and motioned to her, "Come over here." He showed up because he knew Nicole had a reason for calling everyone together.

As the only single guy in the family, he dreaded the idea of facing his mom and aunts all at once.

Nicole, understanding what Preston was thinking, gave a small smile.

"Why don't you come over here instead?" Preston reluctantly approached and sat down near the couch.

"Grandpa," he greeted Benjamin before adopting an expression that said he was ready for the inevitable fuss.

"Sit down, let's talk," Benjamin shook his head gently, adding, " Everyone's just concerned about you." "Yeah, I get it," Preston could only agree compliantly.

to come today is to share some important news." "Ts it about you and Jared planning

slightly amused yet exasperated, responded, "Mom,

something more important to discuss." Realizing her over-eagerness, Gloria felt a bit embarrassed and urged, "Go

more serious tone, Nicole said,

I didn't want everyone to be aware, to avoid

better to be informed and take precautions." "What's happened with

recounted the situation, she advised everyone, "So, be careful whenever you go out from now on." "Is Ellar in the

Mom, there are people protecting me," Ellar reassured

added comfortingly, "Emma, rest assured, we've arranged for people to protect Ellar discreetly." Emma nodded, yet her expression remained

won't be

to them," Dexter comforted her,

I'll accompany you." He

and secondly, to avoid

should hold off on

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