Chapter 1217: Bernice, having been cherished from childhood by her family and well cared for by her husband post-marriage, retained a certain innocence. Florence, surprised at first by Bernice's appearance, soon showed a flicker of caution in her eyes.
Norah noticed the change right away. As she walked in, she quietly watched everyone's reactions in the dining room. She had familiarized herself with all the family members through Caylee, and now she was putting faces to the names.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBoth Huntley and Florence appeared thrilled by her mother's return, but Florence's joy seemed somewhat forced. Her cousins, Braden, Bainbridge, and Roseanne, all watched her and her mother with curiosity. Braden's wife, like Florence, seemed less than enthusiastic about their return.
It appeared not everyone in the Frazier family was happy about them coming back. Just like the Wilsons, the Fraziers had their own opinions and only focused on their own interests.
As Huntley and Bernice continued their emotional reunion, Norah approached the dining table with a smile, ready to engage in conversation with everyone. Caylee, with tears edging her eyes, joined her and introduced her to everyone present.
"That's Mr. Huntley Frazier, your uncle, and beside him is his wife. This is your oldest cousin, Braden, along with his wife, Hertha. That's their son. Over here is Braden's brother, Bainbridge, a postgraduate student, and his sister, Roseanne, who is still in college." As Caylee made the introductions, everyone welcomed Norah warmly. Unfazed, Norah effortlessly joined the conversation while her mother dried her tears and settled at the dining table.
Braden's son, Hyatt Frazier, took a particular liking to Norah, stretching his arms out from his mother's embrace, eager for Norah to hold him.
Discover what's next on gVlnovls.☐☐ Hertha hugged her son tightly and smiled. "Hyatt has always been drawn to beautiful people. Norah, you're so pretty that even he can't resist wanting to be near you, haha." Norah extended her arms to scoop up Hyatt, playfully tickling him with her fingers as she said, “Hyatt is so charming that he wins everyone over." She had a natural knack for interacting with children, and Hyatt laughed in delight. When she saw this, Hertha's hostility toward Norah lessened. A person who was so kind to children couldn't be a bad person.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThey were eager to continue their conversation, but Huntley rose from his chair, the redness around his eyes softening his typically stern expression.
Only today did Braden and his siblings witness their father shedding ness their tears for the first time.
Braden and his siblings gained a deeper understanding of the relationship between their father and their aunt. After a heartfelt cry in each other's ams, Huntley had shared the events of the past years with Bernice. He also learned about her challenges and his niece's successes, constantly sighing with relief. If not for his niece's competence, they might never have reconnected with Bernice.