Chapter 20: Dinner Invitation

James grinned mischievously. "You guys have already met? Well, that certainly makes things easier. Allow me to introduce you properly then. Maya, this is Aunt Loretta. Aunt Loretta, meet Maya, one of our finest models as you already know her to be. But apart from that, she's also my friend."

"Friends, huh? not bad!" Aunt Loretta exclaimed smiling.

Maya's jaw dropped in disbelief. Her mind raced to process the connection between the charming woman she had been conversing with and James' Aunt Loretta. How could she have missed this? The pieces of the puzzle started to fit together, and Maya couldn't help but feel a mixture of surprise, excitement, and curiosity.

As Maya and Aunt Loretta locked eyes, there was an unspoken understanding between them. Maya sensed a warmth and genuine affection emanating from Aunt Loretta, despite the negative description the twins had shared with her. It was as if the stories Maya had heard did not align with the woman standing before her.

"Well, since