Edgar said, "You should be grateful for gifts, don’t be picky."
Edwin chimed in, "Yeah, one should learn to be content."
Adjusting his glasses, Nash said, "Considering all the crazy stuff you've done, you should be grateful that Robb didn't kick you out of the house."
Listening to everyone, Brandon felt so pitiful. He immediately squatted down, seeking comfort from Roman, "Roman, they are all bullying me, I'm the poorest guy ever."
Seeing this, Roman immediately lifted his chubby little hand to hug Brandon's head and gently patted, "You gotta face reality, dude!"
Brandon was left speechless again.
"Star, ignore him. Look at the cool stuff I brought you!" Jon presented his gift as if it was a prized possession, "You're gonna freak out!"
Robb scoffed, "Heh, Star's definitely gonna love my gift the most today."
Rickon said, "We'll see about that."
Edgar and Edwin disagreed, "We haven't shown our gifts yet."
Nash and Nathan also stepped forward, not wanting to be outdone. The atmosphere immediately became tense.
Astrid felt a headache coming on. Every year since she returned to the Brooke family, her birthdays were always like this. These guys weren't young anymore, but sometimes they acted like children, competing for her favor with their gifts, each hoping their present would be her favorite.
Gracie was jealous, "Astrid, you're so damn lucky. You have so many handsome and doting brothers!"
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