The Astonishing Dax Edmund

Chapter 41

The party kicked off with an air of anticipation, and Shannon took center stage as she introduced Finn to Dax. Her warm smile seemed to light up the room.

"Dax, this is Finn Callahan. He's an old friend from Ireland," she said.

Dax extended a polite hand, attempting to conceal any hints of insecurity, and replied, "Nice to meet you, Finn."

Finn, with a grin that could charm the moon, returned the greeting. "Likewise, Dax. Shannon has told me so much about you."

As the evening progressed, Finn's charisma shone through effortlessly. He engaged Shannon in conversation with a playful tease, his eyes sparkling with mischief.

"Shannon, you never mentioned how beautiful your home is. Dax, you're a lucky man," he quipped.

Dax, determined to maintain his composure, replied graciously, "Thank you, Finn. We've put a lot of work into it."

Aisling, eager to join the conversation, added her own praise. "Finn, you should see the garden Dax has created. It's absolutely enchanting."

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