FAMILY PARTY 2

Richie was sitting with Leah, his arm draped around her as they shared a quiet moment amidst the noise, feeling content with his family and where he came from..

But as always with big family events, there was bound to be some drama.

It started when Mrs. Janet came over and sat across from them ... .staring at the both of them strangely.

"Why is she staring like that?".. Leah mumbled, rubbing Richie's knee. Trying not to make her whispering obvious.

"I don't know"... Richie shrugged. It didn't take long before she started talking.

“Richard,” Mrs. Janet began, her voice cutting through the chatter around them. Richie looked up, his smile faltering slightly as he saw the expression on her face. He knew that tone. Something was coming, and it wasn’t going to be pleasant.

“Yes, Auntie?” he replied cautiously, trying to keep things light.

Mrs. Janet wasted no time, her eyes narrowing as she leaned forward. “I’ve been meaning to ask you something for a while now. Why did you leave Gracy?”

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