Chapter 25

When Priscilla and Maddox arrived at the Sinclair family residence and stepped out of the car, Priscilla immediately saw two elegantly dressed middle-aged people waiting by the entrance. Both of them wore warm, welcoming smiles as they looked her way. She exhaled nervously, and Maddox, sensing her tension, gently squeezed her hand. "Mom, Dad, this is Priscilla. Priscilla, these are my parents." "Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair. I wasn't sure what you liked, so I brought a few small gifts. I hope you'll like them." "Celia, Maddox talks about you all the time. You really didn't have to bring anything. Just having you here is enough. "Maddox's grandparents are waiting for you in the living room. They wanted to come out to greet you, too, but they're getting older, so we had them stay inside. I hope you don't mind." Maddox's mother, Emily Hatterson, beamed as she reached for Priscilla's hand and guided her into the living room. "Mom, Dad, this is Priscilla—the girlfriend Maddox has be