“Oh, my bad. This is Veronica.” Beta Richard immediately introduced her to his wife.

“Yes, mum. This is Vee.” Scott cut in excitedly.

Beta Lily narrowed her eyes as she tried to figure out who the young lady with silver hair, who her family was introducing to her, was.

“Okay?” She dragged her speech, waiting for her husband to explain further why a stranger was in their house. “I don't think I've ever seen this face before now.”

Before Beta Richard could respond, Scott ...