Madelyn left after waiting for fifteen minutes. As she got into the Arnold family’s car, she turned on her phone and saw several messages from Ethan. When Madelyn was about to reply, a call came in suddenly. Nervously, she pressed the answer button. “Father.”

It was a call from Hayson. He rarely called her personally. “I heard from Zach that you also received the invitation to the Young family’s banquet?”

The voice over the phone spoke calmly as usual. Madelyn felt the pressure with just that short sentence. “Yes.”

“Mr. Arnold hasn’t come back yet, so he probably won’t make it to the banquet. Come back today and prepare for it. I’ll take you there tomorrow. It’s a good opportunity for you to meet a few uncles.”

was unsure if he heard her, so she quickly changed her tune and

She told the driver to change direction

figures this time. Bringing Madelyn along

declined them all. It was just because she did not want to go, and Ethan would never force her to do something she did not want to. However, Hayson was different. Having grown up under this kind

Madelyn noticed a table full of people already seated, seemingly waiting for her. Zach, Jadie, and Jasmine were all there as well. Hayson’s

you been at the Arnold residence? It’s been a while, and

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