Chapter 26

After dinner, Uncle John took Alvin and Alvina to the toy room to play. Finding the right moment, Melissa seized Joseph aside and asked quietly "Didn't you say you wanted me to clear things up? Why did you have our child call you ‘Dad’ at the manor entrance again?” "I changed my mind, is that not allowed?" Joseph responded coldly, without a hint of politeness. Melissa was filled with irritation "As the second young master of the Clarkson family, is your conscience comfortable with deceiving your grandmother along with two five-year-old children?” "So what? Even a five-year-old knows to do things when there are benefits to be gained." he retorted. Joseph was not in the mood to explain any further to her, attempting to walk away, Melissa quickly stepped forward, grabbing Joseph's arm. "Wait, it's almost ten 'o’ clock. When are you going to send us back?" "Back? Didn’t grandmother ask Alvin and Alvina to stay?” Joseph feigned confusion, and then added "You didn't refuse at the time, so yo