Chapter 8

The Stein sisters knocked at the door once again. This time, our new housekeeper took one glance outside and immediately called the brothers.

We ordered the housekeeper to take care of the chores upstairs while we opened the door for the Stein sisters.

Minnie sounded docile. "We are here to sincerely apologize for what we did last time. It was a misunderstanding."

Lindsay sneered. "So?"

Minnie nearly burst into anger, but Miley stopped her. "What can we do so you'll forgive us?"

I whispered in her ear, "How did you treat us back then, huh? You should just repeat that."

Minnie raised her hand, ready to slap me.

"Stop that, Minnie! Remember what Dad said!" Miley cried out.

Minnie trembled and kept her hand to herself as if her bravado had vanished.

They slapped themselves.

After a while, Miley could no longer bear it. Just a touch to their cheeks made her inhale sharply.

"What more do you want?" Minnie asked hopefully, pausing.

I raised my eyebrow. "You carved some slurs on o