Chapter 2024

A year later. On Callum's first birthday, Nathaniel took a day off to celebrate and brought Callum back to the Nicholls residence. Gabrielle had organized a simple birthday party, inviting only family and close friends of the Nicholls family. Naturally, Sheena and Elliot were among the guests. The garden was bustling with activity, adorned with colorful streamers and balloons. Sheena held Adora while Elliot was with Asher. The kids were already seven years old. Although they were twins, their expressions were quite different. Adora was excited and bouncing around, fascinated by the party. Asher, on the other hand, was clearly uninterested in the festivities. His demeanor mirrored Elliot's calm and composed expression. At one year old, Callum was already walking, albeit unsteadily. When Sheena and Elliot arrived, they saw Nathaniel and Callum at the Nicholls family's altar room. They were kneeling on soft cushions, facing their ancestors' portraits. Nathaniel was