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Melvin froze. He didn’t want it made public. He and Freya were alike in that way—they both preferred to keep
family matters private and quiet. But in that moment, it felt hard to say no.
“No need to make an announcement,” Freya chimed in, already understanding what he was feeling. “Let's just
have a nice meal with family.”
“That works too.” Hugh nodded easily, always siding with his daughter. And just like that, Melvin becHugh's
adopted son—and for the first time, he called him dad.
With everything going on with Ethel, they scheduled the meal for Sunday at noon and asked Melvin to bring
Jessica along.
Once everything had been arranged, Hugh initially wanted to invite Melvin for lunch, but Freya stopped him.
“Don’t. He and Jessica just got together—no need to keep them apart too long.”
Could he admit he had totally forgotten Jessica was still hiding in the room?
“Jessica over tomorrow for both lunch and dinner,” Freya said, trying to nudge Melvin out so Jessica could sneak
out. “And text us about what she likes to eat.”
Melvin gave a nod. “Alright.”
And with that, he said his goodbyes and headed out.
The moment he stepped out the door, Jessica tiptoed out from her hiding spot, visibly relieved.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe'd honestly been worried he might actually stick around for lunch.
Thank goodness Freya intervened!
“Hugh, Freya,” Jessica said brightly, her voice warm and respectful. “Thanks so much for today—I’ll head out
now.”
“Alright.” Freya's red lips curved into a slight smile. “Drive safe.”
“Will do.” Jessica walked out, looking light as air.
She'd barely taken a few steps when suddenly, she cdarting back, as if something terrifying had chased her
straight out of nowhere.
Watching her rush straight back into the very room she’d been hiding in, both Freya and Hugh froze.
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Before either of them could speak, Melvin stepped back inside, holding two boxes. “These are toys | bought for
Jesse and Nina. | left them in the car and forgot to bring them in—no clue if they'll like them.”
“They love anything you pick out,” Freya said smoothly. “If Nina were here, she'd already be glued to you again.”
“Where are they?” Melvin asked, curious.
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“They went out to play,” Freya answered plainly.
Melvin stood there for a second, his
brows furrowed slightly in thought.
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room, feel her heart leap. She worried
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After a pause, Melvin asked, “Is Jessica here?”
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