Chapter 279

So yeah, she had to keep an eye on things all the time. Martha’s face instantly dropped when she saw Sean Howard almost agreeing—only for Clara to suddenly step in out of nowhere. "Clara, why are you up so early today?" Sean asked. "Of course, I had to get up early, or else you’d get brainwashed without even knowing it," Clara said bluntly. "Dad, you promised Mom you'd enjoy your retirement. Don’t get dragged into stuff that’s just gonna wear you out and give you nothing in return." That finally snapped Sean out of it—he'd nearly fallen into his mother’s trap again. "Alright, I get it," he nodded, then turned to Martha and said, "Mom, I’m sticking with my decision. I’m done with the company stuff." That triggered Martha big time, especially for so early in the morning. "You— You two—Clara! I’m talking to your father. Why are you chiming in?" Martha snapped. Always this girl messing things up. "This is my house, isn’t it? Can’t I say one thing in my own home?" Clara fired back. Martha p