Mr. Blanchet’s mood swung like a pendulum; one minute he was raising hell, and the next he was talking to Ellinor in soft whispers.

Ellinor stifled a yawn and responded, “She needs to learn and needs to challenge herself. Otherwise, how is your sis gonna survive out there? What if she can’t even get married?”

Theo patted her head in agreement, “Yeah, time to throw her in the deep end.”

Devin was speechless.

Was Mr. Blanchet really such a loose cannon?

Theo turned his face, and any trace of a smile was gone. He spoke coldly, ‘Where is she? Bring her here!”

Devin answered respectfully, “Ms. Veronica is washing dishes in the kitchen.”

Before he could finish his sentence, the sound of dishes shattering came from the kitchen, almost blowing everyone’s eardrums.

Devin awkwardly continued, “I will fetch Ms. Veronica right away.”

With that, he made a beeline for the kitchen.

the kitchen, dirt–streaked and flustered,

pathetic state, his temple starting to throb as he

notice Ellinor next to Theo

Ellinor nodded in response.

yet you can’t even do some simple housework? And you can’t

I didn’t

“You have one hour to clean this mess

“Alright…”

and take a shower first;

Ellinor, his demeanor softening instantly as he lightly stroked Ellinor’s cheek, “Be careful not to slip, and watch out for

Ellinor nodded, “Alright.”

strode over the mess on the floor and

the stairs, Veronica turned her head

you wicked woman! This is all your fault! I got scolded

simply asking, “Have

back, “What are you even saying? You know I haven’t eaten! You

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