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Knock.

Knock.

Knock.

"Sir and Madam, there are guests. Miss Emily has returned with a man," Desi announced from outside the door, her voice sounding loud.

"Great! Let's meet them right away!" Alexander exclaimed as he got up.

"Tell them to wait for a moment!" Jennifer shouted because she didn't want Desi to wait outside the room for too long.

Jennifer noticed her husband's frustration. "Wait, darling!" Jennifer stopped Alexander, who was already standing and impatient to meet Brandon and Emily.

"What's wrong, dear?" Alexander asked, stopping in his tracks and turning towards his wife. He was eager to meet Emily for an explanation.

"Don't meet them while you're...