THE PARTY (3)

"WELCOME, HANNA."

Hanna smiled at Uncle Gavin's welcome. "Hello, Uncle Gavin and Aunt Areum."

She greeted the two politely and handed them the hanwoo beef and red ginseng that she brought as a gift.

Of course, she gave the same set of gift to Uncle Nikolai and Aunt Mona.

[To Grandma Monik and Dahlia, too.]

"Thank you, Hanna," Aunt Areum said, smiling at her. "Are you hungry? I made some cookies."

"I'll have them with Nero later, Auntie," Hanna said. "Is he awake?"

"Yeah, he's awake," Aunt Areum said, then she pointed at the tray on the table. "I was about to bring him porridge and the medicine that he needs to take. Would you like to bring them to Nero instead?"

Hanna eagerly nodded. "Please let me do it, Auntie."

Aunt Areum laughed softly nodded. "Alright. I'm sure Nero will be pleasantly surprised once he sees you."

Hanna just smiled shyly.

"Ahem."