Chapter 23 Family Drama

• "Oh?" There was an interesting smile crept to my grandfather's lips. "How audacious of this man..."
• My heart felt constricted when there was a warning in his gaze. But Theodore remained unfazed, only smiling, the same empty smile every time Thaddeus would find the situation appealing to his palate.
• I swiftly advanced, extending my arm with purpose, intercepting my grandfather's line of sight and obstructing his view of Theodore. "He is just kidding, Pops. Theodore is my uncle-in-law. He is Thaddeus' twin brother."