The sea breeze blew in gusts as whitecaps dotted the waves.
Alvin Morgan took Aurora Sinclair to look for seashells, while Dean Morgan scooped up Titus Miles to play in the sand. Arthur Lockwood rubbed his nose, then said awkwardly to Leigh Miles, "Come on, I'll treat you to some ice cream."
That left Beta Morgan reeling in the wind, his mind filled with the devilish voice of his master.
"Not bad! Since you're so capable, go and find ten more large sea crabs for dinner."
The word "large" had been heavily emphasized.
***
「Meanwhile, in Kingsford, a thousand miles away.」
Zane Guthrie and Jensen Guthrie had once again been turned away at the door of the Sinclair Estate.
Master Sinclair cited poor health as his reason for closing his doors and refusing to see anyone.
Zane Guthrie's expression turned cold. He gritted his teeth and said, "Back to the Guthrie estate—"
