Lucas sent Maya a message about the family gathering the next evening. He asked her to inform Damien to bring his parents and for Maya to bring hers.
The next evening, Damein's parents arrived at the gathering first. Sophie had dressed in her finest blue-fitting gown, ready to make an impression and take control of the situation. The garden was decorated beautifully with a long dining table lined with flowers and an array of dishes and drinks.
The Thoreau family was already seated when Maya, Damein, Layrus, and her parents arrived.
Margaret Thoreau spoke first. "Welcome, everyone. I have called you here because I do not like how the situation is going. I am saying this for you all. Lucas and Sophie are not getting a divorce."
Sophie smiled broadly, pleased that her plan seemed to be i
