Terror Town was the biggest metropolis in the east of Holtrien. At the international airport, Andrew and the two women stepped off the plane, where Chantelle's family was already waiting.
"Elle, you're finally back! I missed you so much!" A stylish and well-dressed woman was the first to rush forward.
Chantelle hugged her tightly and laughed. "Mom, I'm home."
Beside her stood more than a dozen members of the Garcia family. Among them were Chantelle's father, Patrick Garcia, her sister, Cassandra, and her brother-in-law, Carlos Watts.
Andrew could clearly feel all their eyes sizing him up, though he did not care and waited for Chantelle to make introductions.
Natasha had already left ahead of them, as she was familiar with Terror Town. She told Andrew not to worry about her. She would handle her business with the Langley family first, then return to find him.
Andrew was not concerned about her safety since the Langley family was Natasha's family. Since she obviously did not want to discuss it much, Andrew respected her privacy and did not pry further.
At that moment, Chantelle made the introductions. "Mom, Dad, Cassie, Carlos, this is Andrew Lloyd, my boyfriend!
"Andrew, these are my parents. That's my sister, Cassandra, and then my brother-in-law, Carlos Watts!"
Andrew stepped forward with his hand extended. "Mr. and Mrs. Garcia, Mr. and Mrs. Watts, it's a pleasure to meet you!"
Patrick shook his hand with a smile. "Welcome to Terror Town!"
Chantelle's mother, Sofia Underwood, was more critical as she looked Andrew up and down coolly. "Lloyd? From what I know about Blumedale in Gabo Creek Province, the Lloyd surname isn't exactly from a prominent family, is it?"
Andrew smiled pleasantly. "Actually, I'm not originally from Blumedale."
Sofia frowned. "So you're saying you're from some small town in Gabo Creek Province then?"
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