Chapter 245

Arnold's eyes lit up, his excitement barely contained as he exclaimed, "Don't worry, Grandpa! This time, I'll do exactly as you say!" Matthew waved a hand dismissively and picked up his brush again. But as he reached for the palette, he realized the palette was missing. It had been hurled across the room during his earlier outburst. Arnold immediately retrieved it, cleaning up the mess and refilling it with fresh colors. He even started mixing paints to prepare the colors. Matthew's irritation melted away instantly. Chuckling, he said, "You really know how to butter me up when you need something, don't you?" "Grandpa, don't say that. I'm just being thoughtful," Arnold came up with an excuse for himself. "Alright. Your shirt's covered in paint. Go clean up and get some rest," Matthew told Arnold. "No rush, I'll stick around a little longer." As Arnold continued mixing the paints, he watched Matthew's expression. Once he was sure Matthew wasn't upset anymore, he decided to try