The Killer Queen ( Noella Briony ) novel Chapter 423

Feeling the warmth around his neck, Jasper wished he could just disappear!

Gavin's dad quickly scooped him up, apologizing profusely to Jasper. "I'm so sorry, Jasper. Really, I am!"

Gavin was just a kid after all, and Jasper figured it wasn't worth holding a grudge. Especially since their families were about to be united.

Gavin, cheeks flushed with embarrassment, muttered, "Sorry, I didn't mean it. I'll buy you a new shirt with my allowance!"

Jasper took a deep breath and patted Gavin on the head. "It's alright. I'll just go change."

Thankfully, the Schnabel residence was right behind them, making a clothing change convenient.

The laughter that erupted from the Schnabel siblings, along with Elara, was loud and merry.

Tristan reminisced, "Brings back memories. Elara used to be just like this when she was a tot. Kids are adorable when they're that small."

At the mention of Elara's childhood, Lavinia, who had been quiet, looked their way. "Was Elara a cute kid?"

Sienna, all smiles, responded, "We've got pictures! And lots of videos. I'll show you later!"

"Really? I wouldn't want to impose."

Lavinia felt somewhat out of place.

Sienna brushed off her concerns. "Don't worry about it. Even if Elara goes back with you, does that make her any less my daughter? She's your flesh and blood; wouldn't she recognize you as her mom?"

"It's unfortunate Noella didn't have better foster parents; otherwise, we'd be as close as family!"

Lavinia was moved, wiping away a tear. She was grateful Elara had grown up with the Schnabels.

Elara, linking arms with both her moms, smiled. "Everyone here is family to me. I'm the luckiest!"

Whether it was the Pollack, Schnabel, Richardson, or Horwich families, everyone treated her like a treasure.

Sexton looked at Lavinia, "What's Lavinia doing here without Kendra?"

Palmer, having just peeled some shrimp for Noella, casually mentioned, "She's traveling. Was in Turkey just a few days ago."

"That child, always wandering the globe even on big occasions. But Kendra does love her adventures."

"She'll be back for our wedding."

Sexton nodded. "That's good to hear. Traveling is good for the soul!"

Kendra's lifelong dream had been to see the world, a wish that led Emeric Pollack to leave everything behind after her departure.

In this, Palmer and his brothers were much like their father, each finding their own way to remember Kendra.

Sexton handed Lavinia a box. "This is for you, from Dad. Jacob was supposed to give it to you, but he thought you might not like it."

Lavinia felt awkward.

To Sexton, Lavinia was already part of the Pollack family.

Jacob, taking the box, said, "I never said that. Lavinia was just unwell and in the hospital. I didn't want to disturb her."

"Now that you're better, please accept it."

Jacob's fingers brushed the velvet of the box before placing it beside Lavinia. "It's yours."

"Are you sure? It doesn't feel right."

This was meant for the Pollack's daughter-in-law, and she felt it wasn't her place to take it.