Chapter 536 The Host and the Guest

James coughed lightly. "Leo and Liam grew up together, and she's on good terms with our family. We're all family here, so there are no guests present."

James only wanted to lighten up the mood. He didn't expect Leona to give him a grateful look because of what he said.

Then, she sat up straighter. She had no intention to leave at all.

Logically speaking, with Leona's identity, it wouldn't matter if she stayed behind and listened in on their conversation. But today, they would be talking about Eric's background.

This was something only the immediate members of their family should know about.

If the accident four years ago hadn't happened, it would have been fine if Leona heard about it.

But the accident did indeed happen. No matter how close Leona was to Liam, they could only be childhood friends.

In the end, Leona still wasn't a member of the Prescott family!

James was still a little considerate of Leona's pride, but Ember didn't have such considerations.

She immediately s