At dusk, Ang and his mother stood at the baron's residence entrance to welcome Isi's family.
Ang had expected Isi's family to arrive simply, but to his surprise, there were nearly twenty of them, making the baron's residence hall feel somewhat crowded.
Isi's father was a rather imposing man, dressed neatly and radiating an aura that could not be ignored.
Throughout the meal, his gaze remained fixed on Aida, as though assessing the young man who was about to marry his daughter.
"Aida is a fine man," Isi's father said steadily. "Since Mesa has chosen him, our family will fully support them."
Mesa's mother, Fesheni, sat on a spacious sofa with Ang's mother, chatting and laughing.
There seemed to be no distance between them. Though they had only met for the first time, they acted as if they had long been old friends.
The two women talked about family and everyday matters, with laughter breaking out from time to time.
However, as the night wore on, things seemed to enter more complicated territory.
"Mesa has been obedient and sensible since childhood. Though she is somewhat introverted, she treats people sincerely and always puts family first," Fesheni said softly, pride evident in her eyes. She was clearly proud of Mesa's accomplishments.
"Yes, Mesa truly is a good child. I've also noticed that she always seems especially gentle around Aida. You raised her very well," Ang's mother replied with a smile, though there was a mild, probing note in her voice.
The two continued discussing Mesa's personality and family background, and the atmosphere grew increasingly harmonious.
But at that moment, Isi's mother, Omili, suddenly interjected.
"Speaking of which, my daughter Meyers is also a good child." Omili turned her gaze toward Ang's mother. "If Aida is willing, why not consider letting Meyers