Chapter 167: Group Dinner

Ivy's POV

At Princess Sylvia’s question, Jason glances up at me nervously, clearly in search of reassurance.

I suppress a smile at his endearing anxiety and give him an encouraging look and a thumbs-up. He looks less apprehensive meeting new people now, at least.

That’s a good sign.

It’ll be hard to undo some of the damage the warriors have done, but Jason seems strong. I’m sure he’ll be able to bounce back well.

Jason nods up at Sylvia nervously, gaze shifting back and forth.

I wouldn’t usually think of Sylvia as the warmest person, but to my pleasant surprise, she offers Jason a warm smile. “Well, nice to meet you, Jason. My name is Sylvia.”

She extends her hand towards him, an open invitation to shake, but Jason just stares at her palm uncertainly.

Sylvia brushes past it easily, grin widening. “I’m Spencer’s sister,” she continues. “So, if you’d like, you can call me your aunt.”

“Aunt Sylvia,” Jason whispers, as though getting a feel for the shape of the woods.

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