Chapter 1128

Juniper, still fuming, scolded, "You stayed up all night playing video games with Abigail? It's bad enough you're being irresponsible, but dragging Abigail into it? You're asking for trouble!" Abigail, now fully awake and catching up with the situation, rushed to explain. "No, no, Mrs. Jefferson. It was my idea! James told me not to stay up, but I insisted." Juniper crossed her arms. "Don't cover for him," she said firmly before launching into a lecture while standing in the guest room, directing her frustration at James. Meanwhile, Oliver had started his morning on the treadmill. After showering, he heard Cliff crying upstairs. With Grace nowhere in sight, Oliver quickly dressed the cranky baby and headed out to find her. "Grace?" he called as he searched, cradling a hungry, tearful Cliff. A passing housekeeper pointed him in the direction of the guest rooms. Following the sound of Cliff's cries, Oliver found Grace, who immediately took the baby. As soon as Cliff was in her arms,