Chapter 686

He knew Carson felt the same way deep down. Even if the child hadn't consciously realized it yet, there was an underlying unease in his heart that had triggered his tantrum. Children are far more attuned to their parents' emotions and attitudes than at any other age. This is also the stage when they need their parents the most. Even with other relatives around, nothing can replace a mother and father's presence at this tender age. Prolonged absence from parents inevitably leaves little ones feeling frightened and insecure. The elderly matriarch gazed at them and sighed, "Alright then, I'll have you all sent over. But you must behave yourselves, understand?" As for that Ariana girl, the old lady was actually quite pleased with her. Unlike her husband's prejudice against the young woman, the grandmother found her granddaughter-in-law rather commendable. The only slight shortcoming was her family background. But that hardly mattered. Having borne three children for the Stone family was al