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2024-10-29 19:42:56Ethan Junior's POV
Zenia and I got into the car and drove to my parents' house. Mom had requested us for dinner. It was always like Mom to request her family's presence and catch up on our lives since we were apart.
Evan, Jasmine and Jevan had already arrived when we got there. I led Zenia to the dinning room area.
"EJ, Zenia. You made it," Mom greeted us and pulled us into her arms.
"Hi Mom."
"Hello, Mrs. Hollen."
"Call me Emma, sweetie," Mom gestured to Zenia.
We gathered around the table and began dinner. Dad started talking about his 'school days' and what he did after graduating from high school. According to him, he got high for the first time.
After laughing and airing out some secrets, one of my father's security guards kindly interrupted us.
"Sir, ma'am, I'm sorry to interrupt, but there's a gentleman at the gate to see Mrs. Hollen."
"Who is he?" my mother asked.
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