Julian let out a hearty laugh. "What a shame. I was actually hoping you were miserable."
The moment he said that, sweat beaded on the back of Leo's and Asher's necks. Even Miranda and her husband exchanged helpless smiles. 'Who just brazenly says they hope someone is doing poorly? What a smart mouth!'
"Then I'm afraid you're in for a disappointment," Seraphina Ashworth said coolly. "Are you planning for us to have this conversation standing up?"
"I'm fine with that!" Julian replied with a grin.
"Julian, aren't you going to invite her to sit down?" a gentle female voice interjected.
Seraphina Ashworth looked up and saw a man and woman on the sofa. Just from their features, she knew they had to be Julian's parents.
"Hey, come sit over here," Julian called out enthusiastically, walking back to the sofa, sitting down, and patting the spot next to him.
