As the two of them left, Jenkins turned to Peter.

Peter frowned. "So… is what my sister said true?"

Jenkins paused. "Which part?"

"All of it!" Peter's tone was a mix of curiosity and exasperation.

Jenkins laughed softly. "Well, most of it's on the mark. Your sister's no innocent bunny—she's as sly as a fox."

Peter beamed with pride. "Of course. Nobody in the Olsen family is dumb."

"Oh? Is that so?"

Peter looked at her, confused. "Absolutely. Intelligence runs high in our family—my parents are both geniuses."

Jenkins raised an eyebrow. "Ever heard of the balancing theory?"

Peter tilted his head. "What theory?"

"That two smart people together can only produce an average child," Jenkins explained with a smirk. "It's nature's way of keeping things in check. Sometimes, I feel like Earth itself is just one big prison, and we're all under a very strict watch. Ever wonder why South family kids have such a hard time?"

Peter blinked, taken aback. "Uh… wait, what? Is that really a thing?"

Jenkins gave him a wry look. "Have you met your niece Amy? You should keep a close eye on her. The South family's lineage has been thinning out. They used to have hundreds fighting over the inheritance; now, there's barely nine. And all the women in the family? Trained since childhood, taking all sorts of hits to their bodies… It's a wonder they can even have children. Trust me, Amy's more valuable than you think."

Jenkins, then let his

quickly. "What are

No wonder there's been no 'accidents.' Guess that's nature's way of

She glared at him, flustered. "What… what is wrong

"What? Just stating the obvious. For someone who lies as much as you do, you sure don't take well to honesty. Fine, I'll keep my mouth shut." He threw her a teasing

Jenkins was left fuming.

looking at her directly. "Before I go…

froze, looking

was slightly flushed, and though he wouldn't meet

chuckled softly. "Yes. It's

but at her. "Guess I'll have to think about forgiving

Jenkins kept her tone

"And I might not forgive

"I understand."

as he turned to go, but after a few steps, he paused again, looking back. "In the meantime… stay in the guest room. You don't need

a choice. You think your sister and Erin are going to let me walk out

"Good. If anyone in the household disrespects you,

"Got it."

a

else?" she

back a simple answer and finally walked

couldn't help but

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