"Why are you so cold towards Amelia? She's family," Lina asked, her tone a mix of curiosity and suspicion.
Marcus' forehead creased. “Am I, dear?"
“Yes. Also, I noticed Grandfather Tower is often upset with Aunt Louisa. What's going on?"
Marcus shrugged, trying to appear nonchalant. "It’s nothing, Lina. With Amelia, it's mostly my temperament, you know.”
She raised an eyebrow. “Really? And about Aunt Louisa?"
He shook his head, adopting an oblivious expression. "Dear, I don't know. I think it may be just some old family issues. You wouldn’t understand, just like me."
“Dad, I don't think your temperament has anything to do with your coldness towards Amelia. For years, I’ve seen you talk coldly to her, but it's the opposite with Gianna. You also used to tell me not to get too close to
