C122 To Symbolize Our Friendship

I raised my wrist and showed them the matching bracelet. “We chose these together. All three of us have one. It symbolizes the beginning of our friendship.” My parents exchanged glances before smiling.

At the Chambers residence, Chris was having a very similar conversation. He told his parents about Alicia’s request and how the three of them had promised not to let anything affect their bond.

“No matter what happens tonight,” Chris said, “she’ll still be our younger sister.” Professor David Chambers and Valeria listened quietly while exchanging knowing looks.

Meanwhile, it seemed that everyone involved was feeling nervous about the evening’s gathering.

At the Mooney residence, Alicia had woken up unusually early. Unlike Mike and Chris, she wasn’t nervous because of the invitation itself. She was excited.

The problem was that she was also confused. She still couldn’t understand why her family had invited not only Mike and Chris but their entire families as well.

If her father and grandfather simply wanted to meet her two older brothers, they could have invited only the two of them. Why involve everyone?

The more she thought about it, the more confused she became. After washing up, she returned to her room, only to discover another problem.