Lenie kept smiling because she didn’t want Alexis’s mom to notice how nervous she was. As they sat down, she immediately held Alexis’s hand.“Thank you, Alexis,” Lenie said.“You’re welcome,” Alexis replied before taking his seat.Lenie noticed Alexis’s mom giving her a head-to-toe look before smiling. That made Lenie uncomfortable, but she tried not to let Alexis notice.Then Alexis’s father arrived, which made Lenie even more anxious. She smiled at him, and he smiled back.“So you’re here already. Sorry, I had to take an urgent call earlier, so I wasn’t here. Have you ordered yet?” Alexis’s father asked.“Not yet, Dad. Lenie and I just arrived,” Alexis replied.“I already ordered for them, Arman. It should be coming soon. Anyway, Lenie, right?” Alexis’s mom asked, and Lenie could sense the tension in her tone.“Yes, Ma’am,” Lenie answered briefly, trying to smile to ease the tension she felt.“Don’t call me Ma’am, dear. We’re not in the office. Just call me Auntie Beverly,” Alexis’s
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