Chapter 42

After graduation, Nina became busy with work and had her own family. Her parents hesitated to bother her and rarely called. Likewise, she neglected them in her busy schedule.

Returning home, it was Zion Walker who opened the door for her, holding a newspaper in his hand and wearing reading glasses. His typically stern face lit up with a smile at the sight of Nina. "Nina, you’re back. Come in quickly."

Nina stepped inside, and Zion handed her a pair of slippers. "Your mom knows you're back and she's making your favorite dishes. You're in for a treat today."

"Great, I'm craving mom's BBQ ribs," Nina said, linking her arm with Zion's. "And I also want to eat the wild fish dad caught."

"You're such a glutton," Zion chuckled.

Nina took off her coat, rolled up her sleeves, and said, "I'll go help mom in the kitchen..."

"Oh no, you don't have to," Zion tried to stop her.

But before he could say more, Nina saw that the kitchen wasn't just occupied by Julia, but also by a tall figure. H