Seeing Niko and Sophia embarrassed, Shirley was delighted. They had been suppressed in the Rainford family for so many years, and this was finally a chance to assert themselves.
Shirley thought that Ethan might actually be capable.
"Ethan, you did pretty well today. But don't get too cocky. Didn't you say Grandma would come and apologize herself?"
Ethan replied, "Mom, don't worry. She will definitely come."
Sarah appeared uneasy. "Ethan, what should I do?"
Ethan said, "Don't forgive them easily. Let them know we're not to be trifled with!"
"But she's Grandma..."
Unexpectedly, Ethan changed the subject. "I know the Seaview Central Museum is hosting a painting exhibition, featuring works by your favorite oil painter, Rodriguez. Why don't you go and relax?"
"Really? I love his work, b
