Felix beamed, pulled a silly face at the housekeeper, and chirped to Wren, "Thanks, Granduncle Wren!"

"No need to thank me."

Wren's eyes were awash with indulgent affection; he failed to notice Nathaniel walking in with his wife and children.

Nathaniel, for his part, had not expected Robert to arrive with his own family as well.

Elliot and Jonathan had just overheard and witnessed the scene inside.

Apparently, the toys Wren gave them could be handed to other kids whenever he pleased.

Since returning to the Rainsworth residence, Elena had spoiled the two boys relentlessly. Elliot, bristling on behalf of his divorced grandmother, decided to stage a little tantrum and marched straight up to Felix.

"No way, that toy is mine!"

With one swift grab, Elliot snatched the toy from Felix's hands.

Felix froze, utterly stunned.

Wren hurried to mediate, saying, "Eli, I'll buy you another one later. Let Felix play with this for now, okay?"

But Elliot was no pushover; he instantly protested, "Grandpa, didn't you say these toys were bought especially for my brother and me? You already gave them to us. How can you turn around and give them to somebody else?"

The little boy's words left Wren speechless.

pressed on, "Grandpa, you can't keep re-gifting like that, or my brother and I won't like you

embarrassment colored Wren's

at the toy

just said it was mine. Give it back!" he

out to snatch

than Felix. He darted backward at once, keeping the other boy from touching

planted himself in front of his

you think you're doing?" That single question made Felix instantly behave,

among the three children rendered

granduncle may have offered you the toy, but Eli and Jon don't agree.

Felix nodded

did Miranda let the matter

boy. Remember what I

a roundabout way of implying that Elliot

manners.

never

forward, stroked Elliot's hair, and said, "Eli, you did the right thing. There's nothing wrong with keeping your own belongings. Just remember not to snatch other

"Okay, Mommy."

Elliot nodded firmly.

but with the elders

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