Makayla was scared of her brother's serious expression. She realized she couldn't hide it any longer, lowered her head, and kept quiet.
Silverleaf Ridge.
Mike was bragging in the living room about how high his alcohol tolerance was, he easily got Joey drunk, and how he spun lies to fool Joey.
"Violette, I'm pretty awesome, huh?" Mike sought praise, "Joey must've run off to report to his boss! Don't worry, there's no way Elijah will suspect you."
Violette peeled an apple and handed it to him, "You're finally showing some smarts."
"Hey! What's that supposed to mean? I've always been smart, okay?" Mike took the apple and bit it with a vengeance, "I just don't like to think too much. But once I get thinking, even Sherlock Holmes is no match for me."
At that moment, Rita walked over with a picture album.
"Mom, who is this handsome guy? I really like him!"
Rita came out of Violette's room.
Violette glanced at the album in her daughter's hands and immediately put down the fruit knife.
"Rita, why are you going through Mom's stuff again?" Violette took the album and closed it.
It was Kylee's photo collection.
Violette was his fan.
"Mom!" Rita looked aggrieved, "Why won't you let me see? I like handsome guys too!"
Ian glanced at the album and teased, "Fangirl."
"You're calling Mom a fangirl too since she likes him." Rita argued.
Ian couldn't win the argument and went back to his room.
Rita snuggled in Violette's arms, acting cute, "Mom, when you look for a boyfriend in the future, find one like this handsome guy! If you bring back someone this handsome, Grandma and I definitely won't object."
Albina couldn't help but laugh.
Violette felt a headache coming and was about to lecture her daughter when the doorbell suddenly rang.
It was nine at night.
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