Chapter 25
When Cella and Ethan arrived at the Sinclair family residence and stepped out of the car, Celia immediately saw two elegantly dressed middle–aged people. waiting by the entrance. Both of them wore warm, welcoming smiles as they looked her way
She exhaled nervously, and Ethan, sensing her tension, gently squeezed her hand
“Mom, Dad, this is Celis Celin, these are my parents.
Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair. I wasn’t sure what you
you liked so t brought a few small gifts. I hope you’ll like them.“||
“Celia, Ethan talks about you all the time. You really didn’t have to bring anything, just having you here is enough.
Ethan’s grandparents are waiting for you in the living room. They wanted to come out to greet you, too, but they’re getting older, so we had them stay inside. I hope you don’t mind.-]]
Ethan’s mother, Emily Hatterson, beamed as she reached for Celia’s hand and guided her into the living room.
“Mom, Dad, this is Celia–the girlfriend Ethan has been telling you about,” Emily said as they entered the room.
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two elders greeted Celia warmly, expressing their joy at meeting her. The afternoon passed pleasantly as Cella spent time with the Sinclair family
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Before she left. Emily even handed her a gift bag. She said that it was a small gesture from the family and that gifts from elders should not be refused. So, Cella accepted it without insisting otherwise.
On the way home, Cella and Ethan sat together in the backseat, Curious, she opened the gift bag and found a simple, elegant jewelry box. When she opened it, she saw a drep, translucent emerald bracelet in a rich imperial garen.||
