Helanie:
My mom seemed to be in a very good mood. She sat with her hand extended on the table, and Lord McQuoid was holding it. Charlotte looked partially gloomy, but her eyes were glued to me. As for Emma, she had a huge, fake smile plastered on her confused face, making me wonder if she even knew what was going on.
The brothers, as usual, didn't show much enthusiasm. I had a feeling this had something to do with the business deal Lord McQuoid had been trying to make with the packs.
"Now that everyone is here, I would like to make an announcement," Lord McQuoid cleared his throat, adjusting himself in his chair, but not once did he let go of my mother's hand.
Maximus held a spoon and fork in his hands, his plate piled with food. His hands trembled as if he couldn't wait to start eating, clearly uninterested in whatever his father had to say.