Chapter 410

"So what, Mom? You're really gonna stand up for my amazing big brother now?" Nelson didn't storm off or get riled up by Beatrice's words—he just tossed the question out there, calm as ever. Beatrice didn't even look at him. "Think whatever you want. I don't know what he's doing in Jadewick, much less where he is. All I know is, even if he grew up in Aeterna, he's way more considerate than you! At least when I'm sick in a hospital, he checks in now and then and actually shows up to see me. And you? You're just like that father of yours. Useless and ungrateful." "Whether I'm ungrateful or not, let's set that aside for now. But you going all out to defend a criminal? That's... impressive." Nelson gave her a cold glance, knowing there was no point trying to dig anything out of her. He turned and headed for the door. Just as he was about to leave, he paused. Without turning around, he added, "Oh right, Mrs. Grant, almost forgot—don't know if you've heard this yet, but I figured you should.