After cleaning up, Caspian changed into some old, worn clothes. As he reached for the liquor, Ethan preempted him, setting down the jar he had brought: “Uncle, I brought this with me. It’s the snake wine you like. Addison said it’s your favorite.”
Seeing the wine, Caspian’s spirits soared. Ethan poured him a cup, and Caspian drank more than half in one go, repeatedly complimenting its quality.
Ethan smiled: “Drink slowly, Uncle. There’s plenty more.”
“Watch your manners, you old cripple.” Daisy scolded: “This is Ethan, Addison’s teammate. He says our son is on a top-secret mission and can’t reveal his identity. It seems our boy has done well for himself.”
Caspian was overjoyed: “I knew my good-for-nothing son could handle something! Ethan, have some food. We can talk while we eat.”
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