A meal, with Tiana Williams present, made the father and son's interaction far less constrained and awkward than imagined.
On the contrary, the atmosphere was quite harmonious.
Actually, the most shocked of all was Xavier Brooke.
As he didn't have much contact with Tiana Williams before, he didn't realize that this girl was truly a gem!
And Landon Brooke had always had a good understanding of Tiana William's temperament. She often managed to maintain a commanding presence, perhaps due to her role as a teacher.
Landon Brooke didn't feel much either, but knowing the stories about Xavier Brooke made him feel somewhat conflicted.
Xavier's methods were clear in his mind; even he, his son, had been used by him, hadn't he?
Getting involved in these affairs was not his wish, but as a son, he had no choice but to face it all.
