Appreciative and approving gazes lingered on Charles for a few seconds before shifting to the white figure standing nearby. At that moment, Terrence released his hold on Zixi and stepped forward to embrace Janet warmly. "Long time no see, Janet—you just keep getting more beautiful!"
The heartfelt compliment was thick with genuine affection and concern. It was that wide, warm embrace that instantly brought tears to Janet's eyes. She hugged tightly back at Terrence, who stood a solid six feet tall, nodding as she said, "Bro, you're finally back!"
Janet had spent ten years with the Louis family, but hadn't spent much time with Louis Terrence himself. Later, when he went abroad to study, they kept in touch from time to time. His messages always carried care and fondness—he truly treated her like a younger sister. Well, more than that—they shared half their blood; they were siblings by blood.
