Chapter 268. To Go Back Again

ASHER

“Thank you so, so much… for accepting me, even though… even though I’m not really part of your family.” Tate gave a small bow after saying that to Auntie Marie and Uncle Richard.

Auntie immediately shook her head, while Uncle Richard smiled warmly.

“Any friend of our kids is considered part of the family,” Auntie said with a reassuring tone.

“As long as you give us a shoutout the next time you’re on TV,” Uncle added jokingly, which made all of us burst into laughter.

Tate turned to Lee, giving her a grateful nod. “Lee, thank you…”

Lee returned the nod with a small smile. “Thank you too. We had a really great time with you.”

After exchanging another round of “Happy New Year” wishes, Auntie gave Tate a kiss on the cheek. With that, Auntie, Uncle Richard, and Lee went back inside the house, leaving just the two of us standing outside in the front yard with Tate’s Jeep Wrangler parked right in front of us.

“So… I guess I’ll he