Chapter 241 It Would Be Great If We Weren't Family

Without hesitation, Benjamin replied, "I only want her."

Feeling frustrated, Grace declined, "Mr. Hawkins, this might not be appropriate."

Benjamin's expression grew serious, the displeasure evident on his face. But he couldn't forcefully insist in front of so many people, so Geraldine eventually led him away.

After they left, Elizabeth hurried over to Grace and asked, "Are you okay, Grace?"

Grace returned to her senses. Shaking her head, she said, "I'm fine, Grandma. Are you feeling better?"

"I'm fine, just the usual ..."

Ava came downstairs, holding the ear of a boy covered in paint. They were talking. The boy had two paintbrushes, and his tearful face was distressed as Ava led him down.

"You idiot, look at the mess you've made!"

The boy burst into tears, his cries echoing through the hall.

Elizabeth looked displeased and scolded coldly, "Enough. Don't embarrass yourself."

Ava hadn't expected that she would make Benjamin look so disheveled instead of Grace. If Benjamin foun