Regardless of what Karen had proposed, Kevin would not have any objection to it. Now that Kevin was not against it, Mia definitely would not have the courage to disagree.
However, Karen wanted to get everyone's opinion, "Silvia, Karen Joy, what do you ladies think?"
Karen Joy raised her hands in agreement, "I think this is a good idea, Mom. Lionel and I are up for it."
"Yeah, me too, Mrs. Kyle." Although Silvia had attended countless bonfire parties in the past, this was her first time with the Kyle family, so Silvia was looking forward to it. She looked at Jayden and asked, "What about you?"
Jayden said, "As long as you like it."
Silvia was extremely satisfied with his answer. Jayden even knew to make her look good in front of his family. This was a great improvement and something worthy of praise.
"Okay, it's decided then. Make a list of what you guys want to eat while I go get someone to ready the tools." After asking the ladies in the family, Karen did not even bother to ask the men. Since the ladies have all agreed, the men had no right to refuse.
"Let me handle it, Karen. You can go have fun with the others." Karen had been busy taking care of everyone at home. Kevin was worried that she would tire herself out so he offered himself to help.
"It's okay, I can do it." There was usually not much for Karen to do at home anyway. Besides, she really enjoyed taking care of the family.
"Dad, don't worry about Mom. We are here to help her too. We won't let her tire herself out." Karen Joy smiled and said, "Aunt Mia, am I right?"
Mia replied, "Yes Kevin. You don't have to worry about Karen. We're here to help."
But could Mia say that she did not want to help though?
In fact, Mia did not want to take part in anything at all. All she wanted was to be with Neil Brown and follow him wherever he went. However, she dared not say so because Kevin still had his eyes on her.
Silvia joined them with enthusiasm. "I'm here to help out too."
Jayden looked at her and asked in a questioning tone, "You?"
Silvia gave him a quick pinch, warning him to keep his mouth shut. If he dared to reveal the fact that she was a skilless person, she would definitely make him pay for it.
Karen asked, "What's wrong, Silvia?"
Silvia glared at Jayden. At that instant, Jayden knew exactly what he should say. "Mom, if she wants to help, then just let her help." As for whether Silvia would be more of a hindrance than a help, it would all have to depend on her mood.
Karen said, "Sure, let's go get everything ready now. Jayden, don't forget to give your grandfather a call and ask him when he will be home so that we can go pick him up."
Jayden nodded and said, "Okay."
Jayden was still in a coma when he first came back to Chatterton Town. Even after he had woken up, he had not gotten the chance to meet his grandfather, Hale Kyle, even once. On top of that, he had been so occupied with Silvia's affairs for the past few days that he could not find the time to give his grandfather a phone call. Now that he was finally free, Jayden thought that he should give Hale a call.
His grandparents had a good relationship. Julien Glover Kyle once told him that after their grandmother had passed away, Hale had become much quieter than he usually was. He must have missed his wife a lot whenever he was alone.
At times like this, they, as his grandchildren, should take out as much time as they could to keep their grandfather company.
It was Silvia's first time joining the Kyle family's gathering. Silvia was eager to prove herself but the more keen she was, the more chaotic things had turned out. Everyone else's barbeque wings were of delicious- looking golden brown, but hers were completely burnt.
She looked at her masterpiece dejectedly. Each and every one of the Kyle family was such excellent beings, but she could not even get a barbecue wing right. How could she become one of them like this?
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