The moment Ellinor heard the sound, she turned her head. She peered through the slightly ajar door and saw Fred standing there.
When she came back, she purposely left the door a bit open to avoid any misunderstandings.
Byran might be young, but he was still a boy. And the Howard family was a bit of a minefield, especially with Patricia, who could be a pain in the ass at any moment. It was better to be safe than sorry.
Ellinor walked over and opened the door. She politely replied to Fred, "Yes, Mr. Howard had a question he couldn't figure out, so I helped explain it to him."
Byran in the back snorted, mumbling, "I didn't ask for your help."
Fred replied with a smile, "I see. Sorry to trouble you. Lunch is ready, and Grandma Alyssa has some cookies she baked just for you. She sent me to fetch you."
Ellinor nodded, "Alright, I'll be right there."
Byran also put down his pen, "I want to try my grandma's cookies too!"
Ellinor turned to him sternly, "Mr. Howard, you can't go anywhere until you finish your homework."
Byran didn't take this lying down. He stood up to leave, "I'm going! It's my house; I can do what I want!"
Ellinor didn't argue with him. She just calmly took out her phone, "Hello, Mr. Howard..."
Byran immediately came back, grabbing her phone, "I give up! I'll stay, okay? I'll finish my homework."
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