Chapter 118

"Dad, we're all family living under the same roof, yet no one knows what you've been up to. Tell us, how many ice creams did you secretly eat today?" Peter opened his eyes, avoiding their gazes. He replied, "Just a few." James asked, "Grandpa, how many is 'a few'?" Peter never thought he'd be caught red-handed like this. Not only was he caught secretly indulging in ice cream, but his entire family—his son, daughter-in-law, and even his grandson—was interrogating him. His pride stung. His pride stung. Faced with their united front, Peter grumbled, "Alright, alright, I confess. I had four." Jason, Juniper, and James were rendered speechless. Juniper gasped first. "Dad, that's outrageous! That means you devoured seven ice creams all by yourself this afternoon. Even James wouldn't dare eat that many!" Jason was equally surprised by his father's childish behavior and lack of self-control. James added, "Tomorrow, when Uncle Oliver and Grace come to visit, you should tell them th