Chapter 215

"Alright, you're not allowed to speak ill of Brother Barry anymore. Clean up and go to bed." Melissa led Alvina to the master bedroom's bathroom, instructing her to wash up with Alvin. Barry watched Melissa guide a weeping Alvina into the master bedroom, unable to suppress a chuckle. Calmly, he continued scrubbing foamy socks, thinking Alvina's stumble was divine punishment for her disrespect towards him. Even as he fell asleep, Barry could faintly hear Alvina's sobs, but he ignored them, wrapping himself tightly in his blanket. At least he had won in Melissa's eyes today; that was enough to secure him a good night's sleep. ......... Today was Sunday. Melissa accepted Joseph's invitation to bring all three children to the Clarkson Mansion to visit Grandma Julia. Upon hearing they were going to the Clarkson Mansion, Alvin and Alvina's eyes lit up instantly. Knowing they would see their grandmother again transformed their mood from autumn gloom to summertime happiness. "Auntie, why are y