"Brother is complimenting how cute you are."
Lily Turner spoke before Easton Holmes could say anything, knowing he would surely favor their daughter; she couldn't let him have his way.
If he spoils his daughter, then she will spoil her son.
However, Evie wasn't satisfied with her mom's explanation. Tilting her head, she continued complaining to her dad, "Dad! Brother called me an idiot, you have to avenge me."
Lily Turner also tilted her head, watching Easton Holmes to see how he would help their daughter bully their son. If he dared to hit—no!—if he dared to scold their son even once today, she'd turn against him.
"Brother didn't call Evie an idiot, brother just thinks Evie is too cute and was just playing with her."
Sophia Wood seemed to notice something amiss and promptly hugged Evie, who was sitting beside her. She explained in the softest tone she could muster.
