As Roger entered the living room, everyone else stopped talking and looked straight at him.
After all, everyone who came here today is a familiar face, and only Roger is a stranger to everyone.
But even though heâs a stranger, because of the years of searching, everyone is quite familiar with him.
Grace had already seen Rogerâs photo before, and when she saw him, she greeted him, âLawrence, youâre here!â
âHello, Mrs. Reed,â Roger greeted politely, âBut now I go by Roger, please donât call me by my old name anymore.â
âOkay, Roger,â Grace replied.
At this moment, Jason also walked over, âToday is Jasmineâs birthday, feel free to mingle with everyone here, many of whom youâve met before when you were with the Reed family.â
So Roger greeted everyone in the room. When he was with the Reed family before, he had indeed met many of them, but at that time he was more shy and always hid behind Jasper, rather than facing everyone alone like he is now.
After greeting everyone one by one, Roger finally came to Jasper, William, and Jasmine.
âYes, I said I would come and bring Jasmine a gift,â Roger said, taking out a box and handing it to Jasmine, âThis is for you.â
Jasmine took the box, but instead of opening it immediately, she looked at Roger curiously, âAre you Lawrenceâs brother?â
Roger smiled faintly, âI used to be, but now I go by Roger. You can call me Roger brother.â
âIs that your new name?â Jasmine asked.
âYes, my new name.â
âThank you for the gift, Roger brother!â Jasmine politely said, with a smile on her little face, âYouâre still alive, itâs really great. Sister has always had Mom and Dad look for you. She has always believed that youâre still alive!â
Upon hearing this, Roger responded calmly, âIs that so?â
âYeah, I remember one time someone asked my sister to give up on finding you, but she argued with that person and even cried under the covers!â
Jasper was embarrassed by his sisterâs big mouth and said, âJasmine, who told you to say that?â
âI didnât lie,â Jasmine confidently replied, âAt that time, sister, you were crying so sadly and even holding a photo of brother Jasper became even more embarrassed!
Rogerâs gaze fell on Jasperâs face. Did she cry for him?
âAlright, isnât it your birthday today? Weâre about to cut the cake soon,â Jasper quickly changed the subject.
âButâ¦â Jasmine hesitated, âVeronica hasnât come yet. She said she would come when she last saw me.â
When Veronicaâs name was mentioned by Jasmine, Mason, who was standing nearby, stiffened slightly. His hand hanging by his side also moved imperceptibly.
Just as it was almost time to cut the cake, Veronica finally arrived. She was wearing simple clothes and looked apologetically at everyone in the living room, âIâm sorryâ¦Iâm late.â
âNo worries, youâre just in time. Weâre about to cut the cake,â Grace greeted her.
âVeronica, come here!â Jasper said, pulling Veronica to her side. At this moment, Mason stood next to Jasper.