Aunt Clara: (joining, with a kind nod) I'm Clara, their aunt. And this is my husband, Victor. We heard you're a designer, Vina. Got any sketches we can peek at
Victor ( uncle)
Uncle Victor: (grinning) Clara's already planning to commission you, I bet. We're thrilled you're here, Vina. Really
Vina
Vina: (blushing) I'd love to show you my work sometime, Clara. And thank you, Victor. I'm... I'm happy to be here too
Evan
Evan: (quietly, at her side) You're doing great. They already love you
Vina
Inner Vina: Evan's voice is like a calm wave, washing over my nerves. Between him, Ethan's gentle guidance, and Elias's jokes, I'm floating through this. But wow, so many faces-cousins, aunts, uncles, all smiling at me
Vina
Vina: (yawning softly) Sorry, it's been a long day. That dinner, the dancing, now this... I'm loving it, but I might need a breather soon
Rose ( grandma)
Rose: (patting her arm) Of course, dear. There's a room ready for you upstairs. Rest up-you've charmed us all enough for one night
Vina
Vina: (smiling gratefully) Thank you, Rose. I'll head up soon. Just... need a moment to take this all in.
Elias
Elias: (whispering) Want me to sneak you some cake before you go? They're about to cut the chocolate one
Vina
Vina: (giggling) Tempting, but I'll pass. Save me a slice for tomorrow
Ethan
Ethan: (guiding her toward the stairs) Come on, we'll show you to your room. You've earned some quiet
(Later, in a cozy guest room with a canopy bed
Vina
Vina: (sinking onto the bed, kicking off her heels) This room's like a dream. Soft pillows, moonlight through the window... I could get used to this
Vina
Inner Vina: What a night. The Knight family's huge, loud, and so loving. I went from a broken heart to... this. Three husbands, a mansion, and grandparents who feel like mine already. I'm probably naive for diving in so fast, but it feels right. (yawns) Time to sleep Vina. Tomorrow's
Vina
Vina: (whispering to herself) Goodnight, Ethan, Evan, Elias... and my new family. (smiles, drifting off
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