“How about that…” ine remarked with a serious tone. “Mom has already informed everyone that this is a family gathering. The older generation will recognize each other, and the younger generation will have the chance to meet and connect.” She added, “These days, many friends have numerous connections.”


    Continuing, ine emphasized, “You two must keep quiet about this and ensure Mom doesn’t change her mind!”


    ire turned to Charlie and inquired, “Husband, what’s your opinion on this?”


    Charlie smiled slightly and replied, “Since Mom has already made arrangements with others, it wouldn’t be right for us to decline.”


    ine quickly agreed, eximing, “That’s just my wonderful son-inwing through at a crucial moment!”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    With excitement, she dered, “So it’s settled! Tomorrow afternoon at six, we’ll be together. ire, you’ll attend your ss as usual, and my good son-inw will apany me to buy some gifts. It’s our first visit, after all, and it wouldn’t be polite to arrive empty-handed.”


    Seeing that Charlie had agreed, ire nodded and said, “That sounds good.”


    … the following day in the afternoon.


    ine called Charlie and they drove around downtown Providence.


    They visited several gift shops, and finally, following Charlie’s suggestion, they purchased a beautiful set of tableware worth a few hundred dors as a memento.


    Charlie believed that when visiting as a regr friend, the gift shouldn’t be too extravagant, or it might seem insincere.


    ine understood this as well. She noted that her sister’s family appeared to be well-off, so the value of the gift was less significant than the sentiment behind it.


    At five-thirty, they picked up ire at the school gate, and then, using the location sent by the hosts, Charlie drove them to themunity where they lived.


    The destination was about ten kilometers from the city center, but the roads were in excellent condition, making the trip quick—taking only about twenty minutes.


    Thismunity, located in Providence, was an upscale area. The buildings were spaced out, and the architecture,ndscaping, and roads were all impably maintained.


    Additionally, a police car was on duty at the main entrance of themunity. In the U.S., amunity that receives police protection is typically quite prestigious, as such services are not free and are often too costly for ordinary neighborhoods to afford. Following the navigation directions,


    Charlie parked the car in front of an elegant three-story vi.


    At that moment, the gate opened, and a woman who appeared to be around ine’s age, Sister Jovie, warmly greeted them as she approached from the door.


    Upon seeing ine, Sister Jovie eximed, “Oh, ine, you made it!”


    After her greeting, she noticed Charlie and ire getting out of the car and smiled, saying, “So these are your daughter and son-inw? Wee! Come inside and make yourselvesfortable!”<fnd2f0> This text is hosted at find[?]ovel</fnd2f0>


    While Sister Jovie’s enthusiasm was palpable, Charlie couldn’t shake the feeling that it seemed a touch calcted.


    However, he brushed off the thought. After ine exchanged a few pleasantries with Jovie, Charlie and ire followed her into the vi.