"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.

asked everyone to come today

amused yet exasperated, responded, "Mom, that's not

over-eagerness, Gloria felt a bit embarrassed and urged, "Go ahead, then."

more serious tone, Nicole said,

didn't want everyone to be

it's about everyone's safety, so it's better to be informed and take precautions." "What's happened with Everett now?" Benjamin's voice was deep,

"So, be careful whenever you go out from

Mom, there are people

protect Ellar

won't be any

them," Dexter comforted her,

if you need to, I'll accompany

own safety, and secondly, to avoid causing

should hold off

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