Nathan's POV“Why is your wife keeping us waiting?” Aunt Anne, my father’s twin sister, spoke in an irritated tone as we waited for Benita, who was yet to arrive at the table.“She will be here soon,” I said, but Aunt Anne scoffed. “This is the first time I’m getting to meet her, and she is already giving me a bad impression about herself. It seems the rumors about her were true,” Aunt sneered.Before I could respond, I heard soft footsteps behind me, and her scent, nutmeg mixed and something uniquely Benita—reached me. I didn’t need to turn around to know she had arrived.She stepped into the dining room, her curves accentuated by the tight gown she wore. My eyes lingered on her, betraying the frustration I tried to suppress.“Good evening, Ma,” Benita greeted Aunt Anne with a polite smile, her tone respectful despite the obvious tension.Aunt Anne didn’t reply, merely giving Benita a blank, calculating stare. Benita, ever composed, ignored the silence and gracefully took her seat ac
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