Chapter 126

"Dad used to say you fell for Uncle back then because of how driven he was. Grandpa didn't want you to marry far away, but you insisted and chased after him anyway." Carol Grace chuckled, her smile a bit bashful. "Yeah, I was stubborn like that." "Ladies, I reheated your crystal dumplings. Better eat now or they won't sit well later," Lucy called out politely as ever—she always addressed both as "Miss." "Thanks, Lucy. Come sit and eat with us," Emma replied with a smile. The three made their way to the table, chatting as they enjoyed the symbolic dumplings that spoke of blessings and good fortune. Meanwhile, Ethan and Claire had a late dinner on the road. It was too late to have Stella cook for them at home, so they just grabbed something outside. Once home, they each went straight to their own rooms, the house falling into the usual quiet calm. Late at night, while everyone else was sound asleep, Selena finally got home after endless days on set. She hadn't even had time to meet up wi