Chapter 523

Hazel replied, "Correction—you're the only one growing in adversity. The rest of us are growing up comfortably." Right at that moment, James was ready to disown his entire family. That evening, Oliver came home to find two people vying for his sympathy. On his left was Grace, pouting. "Darling, I played chess with James, and he didn't go easy on me, so I lost." On his right, Peter was quick to add, "Oliver, James didn't let me win either! I lost too!" Hazel was laughing so hard on the couch her stomach hurt. How could Peter and Grace be so shameless as to complain about losing? Oliver ignored the concept of right or wrong within the household. He only cared about the people involved. "Alright, shall I go beat James up?" Grace nodded eagerly. "Yes! Kick his butt!" Peter agreed, "I second that." James protested, "Uncle Oliver, you're the one who sent me to learn chess when I was a kid." Grace immediately turned a questioning look to Oliver. Oliver calmly replied, "I sent you t