Near noon, a group of guests visited the Leonard family. Wesley was sitting on the couch, playing on his phone while Blair was watching TV with Cecelia. A bowl of sunflower seeds sat on the table in front of the sofa.

"Wesley!" Garnet called out. She was crushing so hard that all she saw was him. Shortly after, she realized that she had gotten too excited.

So she greeted Keith first before walking up to Wesley.

It was not until then that she noticed Blair. But her glance didn't linger.

Garnet's parents were with her too. They had brought some gifts to say happy New Year to the family.

Wesley and Niles greeted her parents politely.

Garnet's father was a serious and proud man. But when he saw Wesley, he was all smiles.

“Long time no see. Glad you came!"

“I have more available time now. I can come home for the New Year each year from now on," Wesley replied.

Garnet's mom, Lauren, said with a smile, "We heard Wesley got promoted again. He is so successful. You must be very proud."

Cecelia grinned happily as if there were a hanger in her mouth. She was always proud of Wesley. Still, she said modestly, “He's a great guy, but believe me, he's not perfect."

Lauren disagreed, "Your expectations are too high. Wesley is awesome

And Niles is no slouch either. He's a doctor, and stands to make a ton of cash. Cecelia, you've done an amazing job raising your kids."

“Thank you. You're too kind. You make it sound like I should be on cloud nine because of my kids," Cecelia said with a smile.

“Of course," responded Lauren.

Then she noticed Niles' bruised face.

"Niles, what happened to your face? Did you get in a fight? Did your brother beat you again?"

Everyone in the Hughes family knew very well where Niles had gotten those bruises.

Niles gave an embarrassed smile and said, “I messed with my brother again."

“Hahaha, he's beaten you up ever since you were little boys. Wesley's pretty hard on you for a brother," Garnet's father remarked as he patted Niles on the head

Niles sighed and wore a self-effacing smile.

"It's been going on for so long, I'm used to it. Besides, it's New Year's. I don't want to spoil the happy mood, so I'll let it slide."

His family knew him well. They also knew why Wesley pounded on him this time. Hearing that, they all rolled their eyes at him. The Hughes family Laughed out loud.

Then Garnet's parents noticed the girl in the living room who sat quietly eating sunflower seeds.

"Who's this?" asked Lauren.