Chapter 102. Family

CELINE’s P O V

‘‘Auntie…’’ Brylee hesitantly called out to her, and then she turned to look at me with panic clearly visible in her eyes. ‘‘Please refrain from saying anything like that to Celine. She had no intention of doing it on purpose...’’

‘‘Who is it that you're calling Auntie?’’ Mrs. Anderson exclaimed with a frown etched deeply into her brow, her eyes getting wider. ‘‘I told you to address me as mom, didn't I?’’

Brylee focused her attention more intently on the food in front of her. ‘‘But... but Seb and Celine have been married for quite some time. I… I am concerned that you will not bestow upon me the honor of being your daughter-in-law...’’

As soon as she finished her words, tears began to spring up in her eyes, and I rolled mine, but this caused Mrs. Anderson's face took on a worried expression as she drew closer to Brylee and began to gently stroke her back.

‘‘Who says that you don’t have the honor?’’ Even though she was whispering, I was still ab