Meanwhile, Alpha Jackson turned to Beta Gilbert with a serious look. "Gilbert, what is going on with your family? The air feels heavy."
Just as Beta Gilbert opened his mouth to reply, Maria and Bernard returned, interrupting the moment.
"It’s nothing serious," Gilbert said quickly, masking his tension. "Just a small misunderstanding. We’ll work it out."
He forced a smile, but Jackson wasn’t convinced. Still, he let it go—for now...