Only a few close relatives of the Hills were here yesterday.
Today, however, was different.
Everyone was present.
Jedidiah and his four sons and two daughters, as well as his nieces and nephews, were all present. The courtyard of the Hill residence resounded with laughter and joy.
James and Thea became the subjects of discussion the moment they arrived. Everyone murmured about how Gladys’ time had come and how she could finally lift her head high.
Gladys headed toward them and reproached James, “What were you thinking, James? How dare you stay out all night with my daughter?!”
Thea hurriedly explained, “Mom, it’s not his fault. I drank a little last night. So, we decided to get a room at a hotel.”
“Aunt Gladys, I treated Thea to a meal last night.” Cyrus stepped forward and said with a smile, “Thea couldn’t hold her liquor and was drunk only after a few glasses of wine. It’s not her fault.”
Only then did Gladys brighten up a little.
At that moment, a police car stopped in front of the courtyard.
“Clinton’s here.”
Everyone stood up to welcome him.
“Hey, mom. Hey, dad. Long time no see, grandpa and grandma…”
A twenty-five-year-old-looking man in uniform got off the car and greeted everyone.
Thea stood behind James and whispered, “This is Clinton Hills. He’s the captain of the specialized police unit and has great authority. He’s the pride of the Hills.”
“Mhm…”
James gave a slight nod.
Captain of the specialized police at such a young age? Impressive.
Thea continued, “My grandfather was a soldier and had countless proteges. I heard from my mom that some have made it to the head of the City Police Department. Some have even reached the county and township level.”
“Hmm… Not bad,” James said nonchalantly.
Meanwhile, Clinton, warmly welcomed by the family, took a seat in the courtyard.
Everyone formed a circle around him.
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