Chapter 65 Tears And More Tears

• Xavier
• The dinner table was set with fine china and crystal glasses, the soft glow of the chandelier casting a warm light on the gathering. The aroma of roasted vegetables and freshly baked bread wafted through the air, mingling with the hum of conversation. Outside, the morning sun cast a golden hue through the windows, illuminating the faces of my family as they passed plates and served themselves.
• To my right, Alice sat with her hands folded in her lap, her eyes fixed on the plate in front of her. My mom, seated at the head of the table, smiled warmly as she passed a serving dish to my dad. Wendy and Lexi chatted quietly, their forks clinking against their plates as they ate.