Chapter 1456

Thalia's unexpected remark left all the guests bewildered. Hadn't Reuben just introduced himself as Thalia's elder brother? Shannon quickly caught on. This must be retaliation for Reuben calling her ugly in front of everyone earlier. Reuben understood this too. His expression darkened as he corrected her in a cold deliberate voice, "I'm your elder brother." His imposing air made it hard to doubt his words, and he certainly didn't look like a younger sibling. But Thalia wasn't going to let him off the hook. He'd been mocking her for making herself look older and calling her ugly. Let the battle rage on! Instead of confronting Reuben, she elegantly turned toward the guests and explained in an understanding tone, "Please excuse my little brother. He has always been competitive and loves pretending to be the older sibling. I hope you can understand." Her explanation immediately enlightened everyone present. So, that was how it was! Many families with multiple children could relate