Joshua looked at her disdainfully. "You have to fight back a little."

"Let's not fight this battle. There will be plenty of opportunities and time in the future. Let's talk about my status after this ordeal is over!"

Honestly, she was in the wrong, and it was better to humble herself this time.

Joshua sighed. "Well, I had hoped that you and Uncle Aurum could be together... um!" He was muffled again.

Gale listened in shock and terror, her soul almost escaping her body. "My dear son, you m