The unpleasant guest

As the dinner drew to an end, and some of the guests bid their farewells, only Aiden ,clavier and his wife remained.

As the desserts were being served, the entrance of Kallen and Reynolds brought an uneasy hush upon the whole place. Kallen, with a sparkle in her eyes, and Reynolds, with his confident demeanor, walked in hand in hand as if they owned the world. “Mother, father, Auntie, Uncle, we’re home,” Kallen announced with a radiant smile, leading Reynolds to a seat beside her.

The announcement Kallen made next rocked the room to its core. “Reynolds and I are getting married,” she proclaimed, her voice filled with joy. Gasps and murmurs erupted across the table, especially hitting Scovia’s parents hard. They knew too well what Reynolds had done to their daughter – kidnapping her and manipulating her into surrendering her company. The idea of Kallen marrying someone like him was unfathomable to them.