Although the old man didn’t want a grand celebration, the Pollock family was large and thriving.
All of his siblings were still alive, and with his many children and grandchildren, they could easily fill over a dozen tables for his birthday banquet.
When the old couple returned to the Pollock family clinic and saw Alex there, they were extremely pleased.
Second Uncle and Aunt Pollock had already told the family about the possibility of Alex and Aitana dating. Taking advantage of the birthday celebration, Aitana’s parents and aunts returned home specifically to see what Alex was like.
Aitana’s older brother had met Alex before, and her parents had seen photos of him—but this was their first time meeting him in person.
After meeting him, Aitana’s parents praised Alex endlessly, as if showering him with a bouquet of flowers rather than just a single compliment.
Her older brother was so jealous that he joked their parents probably wished they could swap sons.