Jack's POV
Jack was fuming. He couldn't believe his luck. Here he was, enjoying a dinner with his family, when Jacquin had to bring up their work. Jack was proud of his architectural designs, but Jacquin always found a way to belittle him.
"Your work lacks depth and creativity, Jack. It's all surface-level," Jacquin sneered.
Jack gritted his teeth, trying to keep his cool. But before he could respond, their mother chimed in.
"Don't listen to her, Jack. Your work is just as valuable as Jacquin's," Alexa said, placing a reassuring hand on Jack's arm.
Jacquin rolled her eyes. "Please, Mother. You always take Jack's side."
Alexa bristled. "I'm not taking sides. I just think it's unfair to criticize Jack like that."
Their father, Justin, tried to mediate. "Now, now, let's not fight. We'r
