"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.

up, "The reason I asked everyone to come today is to share some important news." "Ts

"Mom, that's not

important to discuss." Realizing her over-eagerness, Gloria felt a bit embarrassed and urged, "Go ahead, then." She acknowledged

a more serious tone, Nicole said, "I

want everyone to be aware, to

informed and take

whenever you go out from now on." "Is Ellar in the most danger now?" Emma asked, her face

there are people protecting

people to protect Ellar discreetly." Emma nodded, yet her expression remained fraught with

be any

Dexter comforted her, patting Emma's

go out these days, or if you need to, I'll accompany you." He felt that given the risks, they indeed

and secondly, to avoid causing any trouble for the young

we should hold off on the

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