C130 I Was Not Worried

The worry she had carried for days disappeared. Nobody was opposing her friendship. Nobody was judging her brothers. Nobody was looking down on their families. Everything she had feared never happened.

As the evening continued, David and Quinton began discussing work. Mary and Valeria chatted comfortably with Georgia. Mark occasionally joined different conversations while Peter entertained everyone with old stories.

The atmosphere felt less like strangers meeting for the first time and more like relatives catching up after years apart.

Eventually, the night grew late. Everyone slowly stood up from the table.

Outside the mansion, the cool evening breeze greeted them. Mark personally walked the guests toward their vehicles.

“We must do this again sometime,” he said sincerely. Quinton smiled. “We would be honored.” David nodded. “Next time, perhaps at our place.”

Peter immediately pointed at him. “Good. Then I expect another dinner invitation.” Everyone laughed.

As farewells were exchanged, Georgia gently held Alicia’s hand. “You spent the entire week worrying over nothing.” Alicia looked embarrassed. “I was not worried.”

Peter laughed loudly. “You practically bribed us with gifts yesterday.” The adults burst into laughter again. Alicia’s face immediately turned red. “Grandpa!”

Mark shook his head helplessly. “Our little princess was afraid we would scare away her brothers.” Chris grinned. “Honestly, I thought that too.” “So did I.” I said. The adults laughed once more.