198 The Argument

Sophia couldn't retort and just glared at Emily angrily. Grace also remained silent.

Laughter came from the living room. Grace thought Herry was laughing at them but found him watching TV on the sofa.

"I didn't sleep well last night. Mom, I'm going to take a nap," Sophia said.

Grace stopped her. "Not so fast. Go say hello to your father first."

Sophia frowned, annoyed. "No need. I'm tired and don't want to talk to him."

Grace glared at her. "Listen to me. I'm your mother, and I won't harm you. Now, go to the study."

"Fine," Sophia muttered and went to the study. Grace paused a moment before following her.

Emily turned her attention back to her cooking, placing the omelet on a plate and setting it on the dining table. "Herry, breakfast is ready."

Herry was reluctant to leave the sofa, engrossed in his cartoons. "Bring it over here for me to eat!"

With Logan and Grace absent, Emily didn't want to indulge Herry's bad behavior. "I'll count to three. If you don't come over to eat, I'll thr