Such experiments that go against morals and the laws of nature have always been prohibited.

However, the crazy and fervent actions of The Godsbane Organization made Selena Kensington feel a bit uneasy.

They probably aim for more than just reclaiming what was once theirs...

While Selena was lost in her thoughts, Iris Sinclair called her twice without getting a response.

"Cousin, cousin?"

Iris Sinclair felt a little frustrated, unsure of what Selena was thinking, so she called out once more.

"Cousin!"

On the third call, Selena finally snapped out of it.

"Hmm? What’s up?"

As she came back to her senses, a clarity returned to Selena’s eyes.

Iris Sinclair pouted and hooked her arm around Selena’s "I was going to ask you that. What were you thinking? I called you three times before you responded."

"...I was daydreaming."

Selena thought about it and answered, though feeling a bit helpless about how she spaced out for so long...

Iris didn’t find it strange, attributing Selena’s momentary lapse to normal pregnancy behavior.

"Let’s go eat, my brother messaged me."

Understanding this, Iris’s tone returned to its cheerful manner.

Just as Selena was lost in her thoughts, Iris had received a message from her brother instructing her to take Selena to eat.

Selena nodded slightly "Okay, let’s go."

She then followed Iris as they left the pavilion.

*

The Sinclair family uses round wooden tables that are quite antique and elegant.

This family dinner wasn’t one where everyone sat at the same table.

Several round tables were set up in the spacious room, with some already filled with people.

Upon entering, Iris led Selena to the innermost and central table.

That was where the main Sinclair family sat.

Only the Norwood Family could sit with the main Sinclair family.

Even Zoe Sinclair was seated beside her parents at the moment.

At this table were the Old Master Sinclair and the Old Master Norwood.

In addition, there were Sterling Norwood and the whole family of Silas Sinclair.

When Selena and Iris walked over, Sterling looked at Selena with gentle eyes.

Iris noticed the way Sterling looked at Selena and slightly pouted.

But she still released Selena’s arm and went to sit with her mother.

She didn’t dare sit beside her cousin; she didn’t want to feel the cold indifference of being third-wheeled.

Sterling contentedly pulled Selena by the wrist to sit beside him.

As soon as Selena sat down, he lowered his head and gently asked, "Are you tired?"

Selena shook her head toward him, softly saying, "Not tired."

Only then did Sterling turn his head, satisfied.

But under the table, he kept holding one of Selena’s hands.

Selena looked at him amused, and then raised her head to greet the elders at the table one by one. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

The Norwood and Sinclair families were closely connected at this table; apart from the previously unmet Patriarch Sinclair, Selena was quite familiar with everyone else.

The family of Silas Sinclair was also very pleasant to Selena.

After the greetings, Old Master Sinclair looked at her kindly, "The last time I saw Selie, it was such a long time ago."

"This time, you’ve come with a belly."

After saying that, Old Master Sinclair gave an exasperated glance at Silas, who wasn’t too far away.

"Silas, if you were a bit more reliable, grandpa would likely have a grandchild to hold by now!"

"..."

Silas, unexpectedly caught in the crossfire, was silent.

He brushed his nose with his fingers, deciding to silently endure.

After all, once he started talking, it wouldn’t be a matter of just a sentence or two.

Old Master Norwood gave a few smug chuckles, then said to Old Master Sinclair, "You can’t push Silas, old fellow; he’s already found a girlfriend, these things take time..."

"Look at me, I waited two years too."

Though Old Master Norwood’s words were comforting on the surface, his tone was unmistakably smug.

Old Master Sinclair gave him an annoyed glance.

"Alright, alright, your smugness is about to overflow."

"Hmph, if you’re not grateful, so be it!"

The two old masters bickering was a daily occurrence, so no one else at the table reacted much.

It was after the two had bickered enough that Mrs. Sinclair spoke up for her son.

"Dad, you won’t have to wait much longer. I suspect that Silas is even more anxious than you are..."

When the issue with Silas and Sloane Hawthorne came to light, it was impossible for the Sinclairs not to notice.

After resolving the matter, Silas came back and told the family everything.

He didn’t intend to keep anything from the family anyway.

It was just because of Sloane that he didn’t explain it to them right away.

And once he did explain, unsurprisingly, Silas received the full support of his family.

After all, Silas was already in his thirties; Mrs. Sinclair had hinted at him several times, even started looking for potential matches, but Silas wasn’t interested.

This time, it was rare for Silas to have found a girlfriend on his own, and he didn’t seem to be playing around.

So naturally, the Sinclair family supported him.

Especially Old Master Sinclair and the Family Head.

They were eager for Silas to start a family and take over the family headship.

As for Sloane Hawthorne’s background, though it might not align with elite family expectations,

The Sinclairs had reached such a status that they no longer needed a lady to consolidate their family position.

They just needed someone who could accompany Silas, relieve his worries.

After sending someone to investigate Sloane, Mrs. Sinclair found the girl to be quite nice and warmed up to her.

Iris Sinclair also covertly helped by often taking Mrs. Sinclair to watch shows that Sloane starred in.

This led to Mrs. Sinclair becoming fond of Sloane’s acting.

Now Mrs. Sinclair even considers herself a fan of Sloane Hawthorne.

To help her son pursue a wife, Mrs. Sinclair made an effort to understand Sloane’s current state.

Knowing that she was busy and her son didn’t get much time with her,

seeing Silas growing anxious lately, Mrs. Sinclair felt some sympathy for her son.

"Pfft..."

As Selena heard Mrs. Sinclair say that, she immediately understood what was going on.

She couldn’t help but chuckle softly.

However, to spare Silas’s dignity, she slightly bowed her head.

Sterling put his arm around her shoulder, leaned in, and said, "If you want to laugh, just laugh. Cousin’s used to it by now."

"Haha."

Silas ground his teeth and muttered two words.

Sterling blinked and turned to Selena, continuing his fib, "See, darling, he’s used to it."

"..."

Selena’s lip twitched slightly.

To prevent Sterling from further teasing Silas, she quickly stifled her laughter.