Chapter 2047

Callum froze. He was so flustered that he dared not meet Nathaniel's gaze. Nathaniel could tell from the look on Callum's face that he was feeling guilty. "What did I tell you this morning before we left? You were supposed to work on the second half of Turkish March with your teacher this afternoon. Instead, you ignored my words and played all day?" "Daddy, I…" "We'll settle this later. Finish your dinner, then come to my study. I'll give you some time to come up with excuses," Nathaniel interrupted sternly. Callum hated going to Nathaniel's study because he was always scolded and punished there. Just like that, his good mood was ruined entirely. Mildred noticed Callum's worry and intervened. "Nate, I gave Callum the afternoon off from piano practice. Adora rarely comes over, and letting them play won't have a major impact." Nathaniel looked at her gravely. "Grandma, you're spoiling him. This will only make him lazy." "It's normal for children his age to be playf