The atmosphere seemed to clear up in an instant, casting off the heaviness that had plagued it for the past half an hour. Rudy took the opportunity to reach for the snacks first, securing a slice of ham and some freshly baked bread before stuffing his mouth.
Melody too seemed to have calmed down, though she remained silent.
Michael was sure that she and her parents would have a private discussion at a later stage. He hoped that they could make up, after all, family was precious.
Since everyone had recovered from the earlier mood, they seemed to be forgetting a certain detail—the one that had made Melody anxious in the first place. It was only touched on briefly, but it had been glossed over rather quickly.
However, Michael didn't want to ruin the jovial atmosphere just yet. His gaze happened to meet Brian's across the table, seeing some appreciation in the man's eyes directed at himself.
