281.Chapter 281

Helen left Margot's room with her face dark as thunder.

Jace flashed a sly grin. "Hey, Margot, is Mom punishing you again?"

Margot scooped him up and plopped him onto the bed. "How did you figure that out, Jace?"

Jace lifted his chin, full of confidence. "I'm six now, Margot. I'm pretty awesome, you know."

"You sure are, Jace," Margot said with a smile, ruffling his hair.

Her parents' relationship