The Secret Heir's Return to Wealth and Love novel Chapter 1858

"Ivy's a big girl now, she can pick herself up even after a fall," Cory spoke seriously. "You smothering her like this, it's gonna make her soft. And that’s no good."

Cory used to be like this too.

He would get all wound up over any little thing concerning Ivy, but after Ivy started school, she's gone from crying for help at even the slightest problem to being a quick leader in her little groups. Even with a badly injured arm, she won't shed a tear as long as it doesn’t hurt.

When she declared she would be top of her class, she studied her butt off and, in the end, she really did come out on top.

His sister Ivy, just as he said, has become a tough little girl.

And that’s a good thing. He hopes Ivy can stay tough and strong.

Wayne was somewhat taken aback by Cory's stern lecture.

He instinctively looked at Rosalynn.

Rosalynn just shrugged, "I can't interfere with your father-son talk."

Wayne then turned to Cory.

"I got it," he squeezed Cory's arm, "I'll do my best to hold back, to not overprotect you guys."

"Good."

Satisfied with the answer, the starving Cory slowly walked towards the dining room.

Rosalynn handed Wayne his cane.

Wayne stood up, somewhat resigned, "Cory probably thinks I’ve let Ivy down."

"How could that be?" Rosalynn hooked her arm through his, "Cory’s just sharing his experience with Ivy with you. Since she was born, she’s been with Cory because I was so busy with work. She depended on him a lot, and Cory doted on her."

Wayne listened quietly.

"As you've seen, Cory’s always gentle. The few times he’s argued with me were all for Ivy. Even Granny Hilaria couldn’t reprimand his sister Ivy. Later, when we returned to H Country, back to you...they started school, and Cory saw Ivy’s independent side after she left him. It took some getting used to, but Cory’s good at not being stubborn. He saw Ivy’s growth and changes."

Rosalynn looked at Wayne, "He realized that overprotecting isn’t right. Ivy needs to grow on her own, not live under her family's protection."

"I understand," Wayne nodded.