Chapter 24 Family gathering

family get-together

It resembles the festivity held in Akshara's home.

Room preparation has been ordered by Grandma Beatrice to maids.

She has requested them to make arrangements for her son and daughter-in-law, as well as her children, including towels and robes.

Akshara is two years younger than the kids.

They were adopted when they were very little, thus they are basically Bella and Liam's offspring.

Evan and Ella are their names.

They are twins.

After learning that, Bella and Liam made the decision to adopt both so that the kids could grow up together as a family.

They will be able to share resources and support one another when they are in need.

They did a wonderful job adopting both since they are now content and have a solid relationship.

They are fully grown adults because they are older than Akshara.

Ayden, Liam, and Bella arrive at the house before Akshara.

Bella introduces her brother, her kids, and herself.

The kids enjoy meeting her mother's twin brother, who she frequently talked about.

Ayden receives an embrace from Beatrice, who then asks, "How are you, son?

Look how much weight you shed in a week.

I ought to have come see you.

I'm a horrible mother.

You are the best mother, Ayden exclaims as he turns to face her.

I'm alright, mama, don't worry.

I promise not to abandon you now.

I apologize for making you anxious.

Bella and Liam exchange eyes.

They were aware of Ayden and Beatrice's positive relationship, but they never considered how great love could be.

Even though she has always been with Ayden, she still only sees him and not Liam, her real son.

This demonstrates their mother-son bond.

That makes Liam and Bella pleased to see.

"Mom Liam is becoming envious," claims Ayden.

He got Bella and his family, she adds as she turns to face him.

Why am I supposed to worry about him?

"Mom, we missed you a lot," Liam and Bella say as they give Beatrice a hug. As if, she adds as she turns to face them.

You should have visited us if you missed us.

Ayden, don't believe what they say.

They are not at all missing us.

They all chuckle.

"Where is Akshara? " queries Ayden.

I cannot see her.

Is she in good health?

Don't worry too much about her, she replies as she turns to face him.

She is now an adult.

Why not focus more on yourself and less on other people?

I believe she is practicing for her drama.

Although she has informed me, I forget.

She must be on her way shortly.

Let's enter the house and eat some fruit.

You appear very frail.

Then they enter.

Ayden converses with his niece and nephew.

They had a good upbringing.

They appear extremely decent and well-behaved.

Evan, the nephew, is incredibly bright and intelligent.

He is also attractive.

He is destined to succeed in business. As Akshara appeared to be running late, Ayden phones her.

Turn this way," she says as she picks up her phone.

I am here.

She approaches him and gives him a hug.

Are you okay, papa? she says as she turns to face him.

I was aware that while on work trips, you would not take care of yourself.

You appear very frail and unwell, don't you think?

I'm making a doctor's appointment.

"Darling, I got two physicians today," he says as she prepares to leave.

Make no further doctor calls.

She approaches him and asks, "What happened to you that you brought two physicians home? " with tears in her eyes.

Are you sick?

I should have taken better care of you (crying, she wipes the tears from her eyes).

You never care about yourself and only worry about other people.

Her eyes begin to tear up.

"Look who are here," Ayden exclaims after wiping away her tears.

She scans her surroundings.

There are four new faces in her home, she has just realized.

She apologizes for her naivety as she gets to her feet.

Hello, my name is Akshara.

You two must be the medical professional that Papa was referring to.

Sure, he's doing OK.

Tell me, please, what happened to him.

They are your uncle and aunt, Darling, Ayden adds as he turns to face her.

Their offspring, your cousins, are the lovely young folks over there.

Make an introduction to them.

Her father smiles at her as she turns to face him.

"Welcome home, Aunt," she exclaims as she approaches the Bella.

You traveled a long distance to see us at home.

She embraced her.

"Uncle yeah, who sees her uncle for the first time in 18 years?" she asks Liam as she approaches him.

Since you were not present when I was eight, you must purchase ice cream and chocolates for me.

"Pardon my harshness, papa pampered me a lot, I guess," she says as she gives him a hug.

You are not my cousin, she adds as she approaches Elle.

Everyone is staring in shock.

What if Akshara doesn't like the kids, Ayden wonders?

You are my sister, she adds as she gives her a hug.

You're welcome, sister.

Elle is overjoyed that Akshara recognized her as a sister.

"Welcome home," she says as she approaches the Evan.

Please excuse my childishness.

But I'll act pampered since you are older than I am.

She walks up to give her father a hug and says, "You made my entire life happy.

The greatest satisfaction I have ever experienced, though, is now.

"Our family is complete now," she declares as she approaches the grandmother Beatrice.