I Love You, Miss Genius

Harold and the rest of the Shepard family exchanged bewildered looks, not understanding the situation.

Gresham was the first to react, stepping forward to question the guard. "The Knight family is hosting a grand banquet today, and nearly everyone of note in Pyralis is here. Our Shepard family is no different. Why are you stopping us but letting everyone else in?

"Even if we were to be turned away, we deserve to know the reason for this treatment. Are we being singled out?"

The guard responded, "We have orders from above: no one from the Shepard family is allowed to enter."

Gresham immediately asked, "Why?"

The guard replied, "We only follow orders. We don't know anything beyond that."

was taken aback by the guard's firm stance and didn't know what to say next. He returned to Harold and whispered, "Dad, what should we do now? Should we

face was tense, and his sharp eyes scanned the Shepard family members behind him. "Have any of you

and Trina quickly stepped forward

my parents recently and have been very well-behaved. I haven't caused any

momentarily turned

recognized the insinuation in Fernanda's words.

Harold with

dedicating my time to improving my research skills.

had any contact with the Knight

Trina has been working so hard recently and focusing solely on her research. She's aiming to join Ms. Bonita's institute and hasn't had any time to interact with anyone from the Knight

hearing their explanations, Harold's expression softened a bit. "It's good

confusion grew. If no one in their family had offended the Knight family, why were they being barred

was unable to figure it out. He glanced at Briggs standing nearby, thinking he might know something.