Chapter 205 Ethan Seeks Alice (5)

Never mind, I’ve given up. I just hope that my great-grandson won’t be too dumb. If he turns out to be really dumb, he can join the military and rely on physical strength since he lacks intelligence. What else can be done? “Never mind, I’ve given up. Holland sighed, realizing that this time he was destined to lose to James.

“You may look down on my mommy, but she looks down on all of you too.” Caroline pouted angrily.

“Hey, can’t I speak the truth?” When he saw her pouty expression, he wanted to laugh but managed to hold back his laughter. He didn’t want her to be as polite and respectful toward him as before; he preferred her current attitude toward him. So, he intentionally teased her, although deep down he truly felt this

way.

“No, you can’t say anything bad about Mommy.” Suddenly, she had a lightbulb moment. “If you promise not to say anything bad about Mommy from now on, I will consider liking you.” She realized that she didn’t dislike her great-grandfather too much. I can try to like him for the sake of Mommy.

A noticeable smile played on his lips as he readily agreed. “Okay. I promise you.”

In fact, Holland had only criticized Alice that night, and it happened to be overheard by Alice herself. After that, he never said anything like that again. Although he was still somewhat dissatisfied deep down, he still restrained himself most of the time.

At this moment, Marie heaved a sigh of relief. Naturally, she knew what Holland was thinking, so she didn’t intervene and let the two of them banter. Sometimes, such banter was more likely to foster affection.

been polite toward them. However, something seemed to be missing in their

a while?” Marie eagerly desired to have a closer relationship with Caroline, but Caroline hadn’t shown much affection toward them earlier. Today, when they were about to leave, they had wanted to invite Caroline along, but she had refused. “I promise never to let Great-Grandpa say

her

don’t you start by telling me what there is to praise about her?” Holland couldn’t hold back

his words, Caroline’s little face instantly fell, and when she looked

glared at Holland.

it. I’ll praise

pushing

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saw the

a while and reluctantly said, “Alice has good manners, and she has done

“If you praise Mommy once every day, I’ll like you a little more

would cost me my life. But didn’t you say she wouldn’t come back to us anymore, and that she wouldn’t come back even

you complimenting Mommy.” Then, she added seriously, “I’m very happy when Mommy compliments me every day, but when I hear someone else complimenting

but it’s a pity that if her child turns out to be dim- witted and inherits her intelligence, it may not help no matter how much we teach

upstairs and leave your dad alone. Let him go find your mom.” Marie

held Marie’s hand and assumed a posture of supporting her. She

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