What was supposed to be an intimate celebration of Uncle Isaiah's birthday turned into a grand and lively affair when Logan's cousins and their spouses suddenly arrived.

They set up a barbecue party in the spacious backyard of the Laurent mansion. It was an impromptu decision, and the older Laurent had different plans for that evening.

"Are you close to your cousins?" I asked Logan as he busied himself with grilling the barbecue.

He wrapped his arm around my waist and pulled me close, not even looking at me.

"Yeah. I met them in the US when we left the country and lived there for a few years. They're all...