Chapter 950


    M couldn’t help but worry. “Asher, you must attend with her on that day. No matter what happens, we


    must do our best to protect Be


    and not let anyone bully her.”


    “Of course. Aunt M. Thank you for letting me know.”


    After Asher left, M entered the study.


    “Arnold, what happened earlier? Did you have a fight with Asher?”


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    Arnold crouched down, picking up the scattered books from the ground one by one, with his back


    facing M, his voice muffled.


    “No, it’s nothing.”


    “Stop lying. The argument was so loud that I could hear it from


    outside. I just couldn’t make out what you were saying.”


    M scolded him with a resentful expression on her face. “Asher has


    always been calm. In all these years, I’ve never seen him lose his temper. You’ve only been here for a


    few days, and you’ve already


    upset him like this? It must be your fault!”


    Arnold became agitated upon hearing this. “What did I do wrong? He’s the one who wronged me!”


    “Arnold! Stop making excuses! You’ve had your freedom out there for years with no one to control you,


    and now you’ve be even more arrogant and reckless!”


    “If you want to live with the Thompson family, then getting along with


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    everyone is important. But I can leave any time I want. I don’t need to curry favor with them!”


    Arnold suddenly felt that the words he had uttered were too harsh, but it was toote to regret them.


    M’s expression dimmed as bitterness rose in her heart. The air grew tense and quiet.


    Arnold pursed his lips, feeling embarrassed. But before he could say something to ease the tension,


    M said softly, “I’m sorry, Arnold. I know I’ve embarrassed you and the entire Larson family. I’m forever


    the ck sheep of the Larson family.”


    “Aunt M, I didn’t mean that. I…”


    “I know. I don’t deserve to be your aunt, let alone control you. I’m d you came back this time. Just


    make sure to look after yourself from


    now on.”


    With a somber expression, M lowered her head and left the room.


    “Aunt M!”


    Arnold’s guilt intensified, and he was about to chase after M when something suddenly caught his


    attention.


    A secretpartment in the empty section of the bookshelf stood


    out. It would be impossible to detect if there were books covering it.


    Arnold hesitated and reached into it, only to find it empty.


    A strong wave of curiosity washed over him as he pursed his lips with


    a mix of emotions.


    After Ryan andn left, Justin never saw Bee out of her room again. When it was time for


    dinner, despite his persistent knocking on the door, she refused toe out. She kept giving excuses


    that she felt unwell and had no appetite.


    Justin couldn’t understand what was wrong with her. She had been perfectly fine earlier that morning,


    so why did she change so drastically? He stood at the door, racking his brain to figure out where he


    might have made a mistake.


    But he hadn’t done anything wrong. In fact, he hadn’t done anything at


    all.


    Just as Justin started feeling overwhelmed and helpless, the doorbell rang downstairs.


    At that moment, Be’s door also opened, and she stepped out wearing a peach-colored robe.


    Inadvertently, she bumped into Justin. and felt the impact of his strong muscles against her forehead.


    “Why are you standing at the door like a guard? It’s such a r afternoon. Aren’t you going to take a


    nap?” Be rubbed her forehe


    gently, her tone somewhat cold.


    Justin held her with both hands, gazing deeply into her eyes, palms sweaty. “I was worried about you,


    so I’ve been waiting at the door.”


    Then he reached up to touch her forehead. “Thankfully, you don’t have a fever. Is something bothering


    you?”


    “It’s nothing.”