Chapter 251

Two servers stood nearby as Renee nervously tried to dodge away, clearly showing resistance.

He stopped, his jawline tense with restraint.

"It's fine," Carl sat up straight, facing the sunlight streaming through the high-rise windows.

"Mm."

Renee touched her lips, shifted away slightly, and gazed into the distance.

The sunlight was perfect, falling warmly on their skin, so warm...

After two cups of tea, the festivities downstairs had begun.

...

In the banquet hall.

Travis and Linda were making their rounds greeting guests, having covered nearly half the room, but Leon was nowhere to be seen.

Travis sensed something was wrong and turned to Linda: "Mom, where's Uncle? How could he miss such an important day?"

Linda held her wine glass, scanning the room, only now realizing that Leon hadn't returned since he'd left earlier.

"Did he drink too much? Let me ask your aunt."

She found Mrs. Clark to ask, but Mrs. Clark knew nothing.

Linda and Travis exchanged worried glances, and