When they entered the dining room, their parents were already there, seated at their seats. They sat next to their parents and had the kids sit next to their parents.
Shanaia who came in the dining room last, was immediately noticed by Calie who got out of her seat and approached them.
“Shan!” Calie squealed and threw herself at her niece.
Calie hugged Shanaia so tight that the latter swore she felt her ribs crack.
“Oh my, I missed you girl!” Calie exclaimed.
Shanaia rubbed her back as she hugged her back.
“I know. Me too,” Shanaia replied and then Calie pulled away, smiling at Shanaia.
Then her eyes turned towards Joaquin.
“You must be the mate,” she spoke and Joaquin gave her a curt bow and extended his hand.
“Joaquin,” he spoke.
“Calie. I am Ivan and Caze’s mother,” Calie repl
