“Grandpa Nicholas!” Persephone exclaimed, her eyes scanning the room, eager to find her grandfather.

Unbeknownst to her, he was already crouched behind the sofa.

Linda was exasperated. “What else has your grandfather been teaching you?”

Persephone continued. “Grandpa said people should eat when they’re hungry, sleep when they’re tired, and speak their minds when they’re unhappy.

“He also mentioned we don’t have to be nice to people like that! Just give them three words—just beat them!

“Oh, he also told me that you were really good at fighting when you were young!”

Maisie struggled to stifle her laughter but couldn’t help but chuckle, covering her face with embarrassment and turning away.

Persephone lifted her chin, acting as if she had achieved something incredible, her expression filled with pride.

Linda took a deep breath but couldn’t hold back any longer and finally snapped. “Nicholas Thompson!” she thundered.

though he was hiding behind the sofa, he was still pulled out by his

like her? How do we explain this to the Hamertons? How am I supposed to face Cordelia?”Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join

taught? A girl should be tough! What if she encounters a

think you’re

Sephy turns out like Ms. Squire and encounters someone like your

any longer and gritted her teeth. “Will you die if you

Nicholas realized he had said something wrong and quickly

expression had soured

other hand, Maisie was quite bewildered, thinking she had misheard. Awkwardly, she tried to defuse the situation. “Actually… Mr.

yes, he is.” Nicholas chuckled. “Quite

glared at

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