Chapter 1430

"Alright, alright, don't worry. You'll get your share," Patrick chuckled and shook his head. How did he end up raising such a cheeky little troublemaker? Maeve was a real handful, indeed. Just then, Sheldon came bounding down the stairs. He had a mock frown plastered across his face as he saw Patrick and Eleanor. "Mr. Scott, Mrs. Scott, I have something to report! Maeve was slacking off this afternoon—she just woke up!" Maeve shot him a deadly glare. "Sheldon! Whose side are you even on?" "Definitely not yours!" he fired back smugly. "You—" Violet's warm voice cut through their squabble. "Alright, that's enough, you two. Aren't you a bit old for this nonsense? You've been at each other's throats since you were kids, and nothing's changed!" "Well, it's not my fault she's slow! Mr. Scott and Mrs. Scott are so smart, but she didn't seem to inherit any of that." "What did you just say? You're the slow one!" "Oh, I definitely meant you." "No, it's you!" "It's you!" "You!" The