Chapter 36: THE ’WAS’ SECRET
"Oh, hoho." Melissa laughed cheerily, amused at her granddaughter’s unique choice of words in a bid to comfort her.
"That is true. Boys do, in fact, behave that way sometimes; not listening to their mothers." Rowaine chimed in and Catherine nodded in agreement, before adding,
"Yes. A very bad attitude, I must say."
"Tia is right, grandmother. Do not be sad." Beatrix said softly from her position on the sofa opposite Melissa.
"If you are sad, I will also be sad. So, please don’t be sad grandmother." Serina comforted.
"Oh, my daughters and grandchildren love me so much. How fortunate I am." Melissa laughed.
Melvin, Fedor and Ivan who didn’t know how the topic became generalized from Wilson to boys.
"..."
I thought we were all complaining about Wilson. How did we become included? They thought incredulously as they were also males.
Aristia stifled a laugh as she gazed at the expression on their faces.
"How are your classes, Tia? You should have begun your classes as you have reached the age of five, am I right? I trust that your father hired the best tutors." Melvin inquired, directing the last sentence to Wilson.