Chapter 984

"What's wrong with you? You need to lighten up, got it? If you keep this up, the three of us will head over to the house across the street and leave you here to sulk alone," my mom scolded.

Thanks to her intervention, my dad finally managed a slight smile at the dinner table. The meal proceeded without any further incident.

Just as we finished eating, Uncle Austin and Aunt Mel arrived, accompanied by Hannah and Felix. They carried a variety of packages.

The elders chatted while the four of us youngsters sat and listened.

Aunt Mel announced, "Harper, yesterday was Colin's day, and we were overjoyed by his successful proposal. So, today, Austin and I are here to formalize this union by presenting the betrothal gifts. Let's set aside all past grievances and start anew.

"Colin is incredibly lucky to marry such a wonderful woman like Lulu, and from now on, we'll treat her as our own daughter. These gifts may not be many or expensive, but they come from the heart."

Everyone's gaze turn