Chapter 1152

When Jane arrived at the Wallace family estate with her brothers, the first sight that greeted her was Uncle Keith and Aunt Lana waiting at the grand entrance, their eyes scanning the driveway with quiet urgency. Neithan stood beside them, nearly bouncing with anticipation. The moment Jane stepped out of the car, Neithan shot forward like a whirlwind. "Miss Reese! Dad and the others really brought you back!" he exclaimed, beaming. Then he paused, catching himself mid-sprint. "Wait—no, I shouldn’t call you Miss Reese anymore. I should call you Auntie!" He grabbed her hand with both of his, swinging it playfully. "Auntie, you’re finally home!" His voice radiated joy. Keith and Lana hurried over. In Jane’s memory, her uncle had always been a refined, commanding figure, while her aunt exuded elegance and warmth. But time had etched its fingerprints on both of them—soft wrinkles at the corners of their eyes, silver strands in their hair. It had been more than a decade, after all; they were