As Cedric and Oliver walk into the greenhouse, Oliver’s voice breaks the serene atmosphere with a hint of playful sarcasm. "Katie, surprise surprise, you brought Brooke here," he quips, his tone light and teasing. Katie responds with a warm smile, her eyes twinkling with amusement at Oliver's remark.
Cedric, always direct, introduces his younger brother to me in his straightforward manner. "Brooke, this is my little brother Oliver," he says, a hint of fondness coloring his voice. "He's the quiet one out of us two. He's Mom and Dad's favorite, unlike me."
Oliver's response is swift and good-natured, a playful jab at his older brother. "Shut up, Cedric," he retorts with a smirk, his eyes meeting mine briefly in shared amusement. Despite Cedric's jest, there’s an undeniable closeness betwee
