BuzzNovel“Uncle, we're here.”
Liam turned toward the voice and saw Justin leading a middle-aged man their way
“Didn't expect Justin to show up too. Do you know him?” Ethan followed Liam's gaze, curiosity flickering in his
eyes.
“We've met once or twice, but we're not close.” The last tJustin had cto help out the Mortons, the
brothers had both been away. Later, when they were renovating the store, Ethan and Justin had crossed paths
briefly.
Justin strode over with Stella’s father, Dave Laine, looking every bit the victor, chin held high and unashamedly
locking eyes with Liam.
“Did Alessia give you her tickets?” Justin asked, voice a shade too casual.
“Mr. Keane.” The brothers greeted him politely.
“Justin, who are these gentlemen?” Xavier Laine chimed in at just the right moment, his tone warm and
welcoming.
“Uncle, these are Alessia’s oldest and third brothers. And this is Stella’s father.”
Out of courtesy, the brothers stood and shook hands with him.
“Nice to meet you, Mr. Laine. I'm Ethan.”
“Liam,” his brother added.
“So you're Alessia’s real brothers! She’s quite the remarkable girl. You'd better take good care of her,” Xavier
said, clearly delighted to run into Alessia’s family at the sports meet.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Our Stella owes a lot to Alessia, you know. Back when she started running her own pub, | was worried she'd
squander her inheritance, but now... now I'm worried she won't want it at all.” Ethan was a little lost, but Liam
understood that Dave was bragging about his daughter's pub.
From his tone, it was obvious Dave wasn't trying to hide anything-he was just proud of both Alessia and his own
daughter and wanted everyone to know it.
With nothing else to say, the brothers could only smile and nod along.
“Uncle, let's sit. There are still others coming,” Justin suggested.
“Good idea.” Dave nodded and settled into the seat beside them-by chance, Justin
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Usually, Stella givesher ticket and keeps one for her dad. Alessia always tosses hers out. Didn't expect she'd
give them to you this year-guess you're all getting along?” Justin spoke in a low voice only Liam could hear.
Liam could see straight through him. There was no reason to bring up Stella, but Justin couldn't resist showing
off.
“Yeah, Liam replied, not really in the mood to chat.
With his point made, Justin left it at that and turned to talk with Dave, binoculars in hand as he scanned the
crowd for a glimpse of Stella.
“Is that Lessie?” Ethan nudged Liam. Snapping out of it, Liam raised his camera, zoomed in, and clicked off a few
quick shots as he locked onto her.
Across the sea in Yarrowland, Max
rubbed his forehead. A cup of coffee
and an iPad sat besidehie The Pad
Wed, Streami
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meet live. Max set it aside, focusing
on work as he waited for the opening
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Nine years. It had always been this way.
The camera panned smoothly,
following Alessia. She wore her hair
in a neat high. ponyiai(anda Bright,
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calm. She held a sign at the front of
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Tspun backward-Alessia, just seven, starting elementary school.
“She’s always off running around with that rascal next door. Does she even
remember to chfor dinner?
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