Chapter 58 Serena's Birthday Dinner

• Today was Grandma Serena’s birthday.
• Uncle Matthew had taken it upon himself to cook, and the house smelled like cinnamon, roasting meat, and warm bread. The long dining table groaned under the weight of dishes , creating a cozy, intimate atmosphere. Joe arrived early, helping carry wine and adjust the sound system, moving with his usual calm efficiency.
• I was laughing with Serena, the warmth of family around me, when the doorbell rang. Darius appeared, holding Luca and Lyra’s hands.