Nathan also brought out several bottles of good wine, and each person filled a glass to toast to the joyous family gathering.
At the dinner table, Lucinda asked, âJennifer, how long are you planning to wait before marrying my brother?â
As Jennifer peeled shrimp for herself, she suddenly felt a wave of embarrassment wash over her, causing her to lower her head.
âItâs not up to me,â she admitted quietly.
âIt depends on Hilliardâs decision to discuss it with my parents.
Iâve already been stripped of my right to decide.
Even if I resist, itâs futile.
â
Lucinda turned to Hilliard, who was eating quietly.
âHilliard, what are your thoughts on this?â
Hilliard replied in a serious tone, âJennifer pursued me for a year before.
Now, I plan to pursue her for a year.
If she agrees, we will get married at the end of next year.
â
Lucinda nodded with relief at his response.
Meanwhile, she noticed Cyrus skillfully shelling shrimp and crabs, placing them into Noelleâs bowl.
Noelle felt a bit embarrassed and tried to stop him, insisting on eating by herself.
However, she couldnât resist Cyrusâs affection, and in the end, she enjoyed the seafood he had prepared for her.
Lucinda smiled warmly at the sweet display of love between Cyrus and Noelle, and then turned her gaze back to Hilliard and Jennifer.
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As Jennifer peeled shrimp for herself, Hilliard was busy serving food for himself without realizing he had missed helping her.
Clearing her throat, Lucinda gently reminded him, âHilliard, you should be more proactive in pursuing girls.
Look at Cyrus, heâs so skilled at shelling crabs and shrimp.
Donât you think you should be more attentive?â
Hilliard, about to take a bite, noticed everyoneâs attention shift to Cyrus, who was diligently peeling shrimp.
âYouâre right,â Hilliard acknowledged, setting down his untensil to begin peeling crabs for Jennifer.
Witnessing his thoughtful gesture, Jennifer felt a warmth in her heart.
She glanced up at Lucinda, and they exchanged smiles.
After Lucinda met Jenniferâs gaze, she lowered her eyes and noticed a considerable amount of peeled seafood in her bowl.
She realized that Nathan had already peeled the seafood for her.
However, she didnât acknowledge Nathanâs effort, and a hint of displeasure showed on his otherwise handsome face.
Lucinda lifted his face and planted a ki*s on his lips.
âHoney, youâre so thoughtful.
â
Inspired by Nathanâs gesture, almost every man at the table began peeling seafood for their partner instead of focusing on wine.
Observing his brothersâ diligence, Graham promptly joined in.
ALL the men at the table were dutifully serving their partners except for Sonny.
Luisa pouted and nudged Sonny with her elbow, silently encouraging him to be more attentive.
Seemingly oblivious, Sonny continued to serve himself.
Luisa inwardly cursed Sonny a thousand times and reminded him in a low voice, âPeel one for me.
â
âYou want some crab too?â