The Protector

“Don’t you think you have done enough to embarrass the entire family in front of so many people?!” Bailey chided in disappointment.

Aaron and Caitlyn had no choice but to return to the villa.

“Don’t follow me!” Caitlyn shouted at Levi.

After arriving at the manor’s main hall, everyone was seated according to arrangements.

Aaron and his family were seated at the corner, far away from Meredith.

Only those who Meredith regarded as important could sit at the front.

“Honey, the gift presentation is up next. I’m sure Meredith will be happy to accept our gifts,” Aaron said.

Caitlyn wiped away her tears and waited silently.

When the guests had filled up the room, the host announced the start of the banquet and the ceremonies proceeded one after another.

“Now is the time for gift presentation!”

Everyone started presenting their gifts as soon as the host finished.

wide variety, but they

brought, Aaron and Caitlyn were

none of those gifts that were presented could be compared to what their family

far

the face of all sorts

go! She

and Caitlyn quickly pulled Zoey to the front, waiting to

Caitlyn,” said Xena, Caitlyn’s cousin who was queuing at

so

about how happy Meredith would be upon receiving their gifts

worth seven hundred thousand—a five-hundred-year-old wild ginseng, and last but not least, a Jade Buddha Xena had sought from the holy mountain to bless Mrs. Black with good health!” the host read out the list of gifts Xena’s family

whole room burst into

satisfied

Jade Buddha especially

smile at last, obviously liking

like your

Caitlyn and Zoey

the gifts they had prepared were almost

gifts were several times