Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 1282

"Jameson, since Andrew doesn't like it, stop fussing! Just prepare a table full of delicious food, and we'll eat, drink, and chat as a family!" Tiana said.

She had changed into fresh clothes and wore a frosty expression, walked out gracefully, accompanied by Lauren.

Andrew looked up and caught Tiana's gaze directly focused on him. Their eyes met briefly in the air between them.

Andrew immediately looked away, pretending to act natural. A subtle, ambiguous smile appeared at the corner of Tiana's lips, showing her delight. The smile was so slight that no one except Andrew noticed it.

Jameson chuckled and said, "That works too. We'll follow your arrangement. It's perfect timing for Andrew to join me for a few drinks."

Soon, the Rhodes family banquet was set up. Besides Jameson's family, the elders of the Rhodes family also joined in.

The conversation inevitably centered around how Tiana's martial arts could finally uphold the Rhodes family's reputation. From then on, the Rhodes family would join the ranks of the great families and participate in the competition for power.

Lauren sat next to Andrew, hesitating to speak.

Andrew knew what the girl wanted to ask, so he took the initiative and said, "Lauren, it's not what you think."

Lauren smiled and asked, "Dr. Lloyd, you know what I was going to ask you?"

Andrew laughed awkwardly and replied, "I have some idea."

Lauren pouted unhappily and mumbled, "Lower your voice! I just want to know why my mom wasn't wearing anything."