#Chapter 167: Wolfsbane

Alice’s POV My question drew the attention of Aunt Kathy and Cousin Penny, who both turned to look, like me, at Cousin Tony. Tony placed the painting back on the wall smoothly, like holding it hadn’t been a big deal. Maybe it hadn’t, though it seemed strange to me. And I was still worried he put gum on it. I was supposed to be apologizing to him though. It wasn’t going to make a good impression if I started accusing him of things like that. So I bit my tongue. “I was just appreciating the art,” Tony said. Aunt Kathy tilted her head, like she was trying to look at the painting from around him, even though she was still sitting on the couch beside me. His head and shoulders blocked most of her view. “That art, Tony? It’s not your style at all,” Aunt Kathy said. Penny agreed, “Usually you only like those ultra-expensive naked women pictures.” “Nudes, Penny,” Tony said. “Don’t be crass.” Penny rolled her eyes. Under her breath, she muttered, “They are naked…” “Regardle