Chapter 38. The Dance

While the dinner was being served, Silas's mother had insisted that I engage with their extended family, emphasizing my newfound status as an integral part of their familial tapestry. However, Silas was conspicuously absent, leaving me unable to convey my whereabouts to him. I found myself trailing behind Leanne, navigating through a sea of unfamiliar faces, attempting to share stories that conveyed the depth of my affection for her son.

One of Silas's aunts, upon learning about my New York City employment, asked with genuine curiosity, "Are you settling here now in the Philippines?"

I responded with a measured smile, "Oh, we haven't really discussed that. We're still exploring a multitude of options," opting for diplomacy in my response.

Another aunt chimed in, her name lost to the chaotic symphony of the gathering. "Lucky that you married Silas, my dear," she declared, turning her gaze toward Leanne with an approv