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s, those guys might be trying to play games with me,

nd under the table, offering him a reassuring smile. "Don

warmth in his heart. With Zora by his side, he hoped he

ra engaged in light conversation, savoring each bite

ter and the clinking of cutlery, adding to the festiv

uring that every guest's plate was filled and ever

yes as he watched him eat, and he couldn't shake the feeling th

red, Ings cleared his throat, though he was the youngest amongst the Benn

ly across the room. "On behalf of my siblings, we appreciate everyone for finding time to celebrate

lf for what was to come. He and Zora exchanged

amiable son-in-law, would you do us the honor of presenting your gift?" he asked, his tone p

ressed like that? the son-in-law of the

he other guests, some of the guests mocked Logan's filthy

ion. But then he remembered Zora's words of encouragement, a

e glanced around the room, meeting the expectant gazes of the guests, before fixing

to thank Ings for the opportunity to present this gift to Madame Ruthie

riosity and a hint of kindness. "Please, proceed, Logan," she

ed his attention back to the load

he asked Ings to hand

"mind passing me my package? It

do that? I haven't even seen your gift or what it looks

behind his reluctance. "This is not the time for a joke, just pass

behind his playful demeanor. Before he could press further, Madame

s keep the celebration flowing smoothly," she suggested with

ced ease, he reached for the load of packages and turned his gaze to Logan.'' Which

ken aback by Ings U

nto Logan's as she slammed her hands forcefully onto the dining tabl

s be and go choose your own gift from the table?" she asked,

eeth as he slowly left his seat and made his way to

ncover Ings' intentions. ''I wish I could see the future

pped gifts, each one more extravagant than the last. He couldn't help but fe

Logan's glimpse caught a package that looked like the one he bought

got it.''

as the one he bought. ''I found it.'' He exclaimed, his heart sinki

to Madame Ruthie when he suddenly no

e package no more heavy?'' Logan thought as he continuo

ready found the gift, then present it to

g into Ings. '‎'The vase is not here, where did you put it? What have you done to the package? Bring

ked eyes with Logan, his

ou

y, curiosity piqued, as he

ngton mumbled, getting up from his cha

e?'' Bradley inquired sheepishly, co

'' Logan replied as B

ure that's your package, present it to your mother-in-law, it's getting late and

guests, the package held tightly in his grasp. He

teady despite the turmoil raging inside him. He forced a smile ont

" Logan said softly, his voice barely