Meanwhile, first-grader Matthew diligently tackled his homework.
Minnie sat nearby, clearly bored.
Julie had now resided with her son and daughter-in-law. Over the past two years, Shawn had earnestly turned over a new leaf and won Janet back, excelling in his career and eventually relocating with his family and mother.
It was now Elsie who took care of Matthew.
Despite rushing through his homework, Matthew maintained his manners.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtElsie, you should retire to bed. Ill follow suit once | complete this assignment.
Elsie perceived Matthew as young and felt sympathetic toward him, but she refrained from expressing her opinion casually.
As the future successor of the Fowler family, Matthews position demanded caution. Marcus had consistently maintained a strict approach to Matthew. Not only did Marcus discipline him, but Matthew also underwent monthly evaluations at the Fowlers mansion by his grandfather.
Elsie pondered whether wealth guaranteed happiness.
Matthew diligently applied himself daily.
As Elsie pondered, Marcus entered with Kiana cradled in his arms, with Melissa following closely behind. Melissa had a woolen shawl drped over her shoulders, a deliberate choice by Marcus when he went to pick her up.
Elsie believed they had a healthy relationship.
She also pondered that if Albert and Jessie were to marry, it would Likely be a positive union.
Matthew looked up at his parents, his happiness tempered by the distress of unfinished homework. He stole a glance at his sister, and then silently bowed his head, deep in thought, determined to find a solution.
Marcus and Melissa exchanged glances.
Marcus grinned and passed Kiana to Melissa. Take her upstairs first, he whispered tenderly.
With one hand cradling Kiana, Melissa gently caressed Matthews head.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLet your dad help you, she advised.
I can manage on my own.
With a smile, Melissa ascended the stairs. Midway, Kiana, bread in hand, sweetly encouraged Matthew, You can do it, Matthew. Youre the best.
Matthew lifted his gaze and replied, You go to bed with Mom.
Kiana nestled into Melissas arms.
Once they had left, Marcus settled beside Matthew, cradling Minnie on his lap. He casually glanced at Matthews homework, raising his eyebrows slightly at a particular question. Are you having trouble with this problem? he inquired.
Matthew persisted. Ill manage it.