It Is Well With My Soul
But, "i simply wish to keep this a direct-family ... affair," she said, swallowing. "but the air in this place does me well." a sigh. "i am simply ... apprehensive," she finally admitted. aria's mother seemed to soften at this. "i know.
Teri's Lament
The family grew along with the company, and even though it ended up a publicly-traded organization, upper management remained very much a family affair.
A simple story I ( 20/22 )
He did not realize it, but his anger helped him to deal with the stress of having to meet a judge responsible of family affairs. this did not stop him to slam the door violently to show his strong disagreement with the decision of his uncle.
Tales From Apartment 232 - Part 4
"so i suppose that this is a 'family affair'?" i said, making a pun. the older male sighed. "joke all you want. we get enough flack for our incestuous ways from the community." he droned. "oh no. i don't mind at all.
Beauty in the Beast: The Curse
Her estates were in shambles; her family was at her throat either trying to kill her to inherit their fortune or to marry her off to someone who could clean up the mess her family had made. despite the state of her family affairs, she was a true vision.
Even if You Don't Kiss
As such, while each of those boys _could_ have reported her to the principal, the police, or even the dreaded ministry of family affairs, they didn't, and it wasn't just because nearly all of them had taken a turn under the beautiful otter's tail, meaning
Of Wolves and Foxes, Chapter 12
The old graying fox was well versed in family affairs from many years of housekeeping and child-rearing experience. she'd been a nanny for her former master and had cared for his three children from cradle to college, not to mention two of her own.
That Day, Part 13 - Heartbreak
Not after he tracked down and visited my father, went behind my back to stick his muzzle into my private family affairs.
Avalanche of Love - Episode 3
"her twin brother kai is actually debuting later today on the men's side of things, so it's a family affair!" jasmine chimed out. "kayla is the biggest competitor on the female side of things, how important is that, jasmine?"
The Mourning After - Chapter 11 (Moving On)
Which would make sense since his father didn't hire anyone outside of his family to work on his farm. i turned and walked forward a few paces, slowly. i would allow no harm to come to reece but this was a family affair.
On Draconis Elementa
For secondary & tertiary family to attend, family friends may also attend, this varies from family to family however, some prefer it to be a purely family affair.
Dragons of Forest Keep - Chapter 50
affairs\*_ she asked delicately.