Eugene's POV
"Dad, you actually outdid yourself," Emily said, happily piling grilled chicken onto Josh’s plate. "This is incredible."
"I know how to manage a grill, Emily," I replied, sitting back in my chair at the head of the table.
Flora was sitting right next to me, at the other side of my chair, with Emily sitting opposite her. She cleared her throat, her cheeks still sporting that light pink blush as she caught my eye.
"Eugene," Flora said, her voice clear and formal for the sake of the table. "I didn't get a chance to properly introduce everyone. You know Josh, of course. But this is Marcus from college, and his girlfriend, Sophia."
Marcus stood up halfway, extending a hand across the table with a respectful smile. "It’s an honor to meet you, Mr. Vance. Flora’s told me a lot a
