Family Bonding… Yay?

Alden turned around immediately, careful not to make a sound—

But Aziel had already noticed him.

"Hey, bro! Over here!"

FK.

How does he always notice me?

Alden ignored him, pretending not to hear, hoping to get away.

But nope.

Aziel didn't have any intention to let Alden go so easily.

"BRO"

He yelled even louder this time.

Alden's eyes twitched.

Just my rotten luck.

Alden sighed.

He carefully made his expression neutral as he turned around and made his way toward them.

As he approached, he quickly scanned the others on the table.

Lucien sat beside Seles, his entire focus on her. His expression was filled with quiet concern, but Seles looked... hollow.

Her usual arrogance was absent, replaced by empty eyes and a distant stare.

Alden frowned slightly.

Seles? Looking like a kicked puppy?