Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1620

"Anyway, my gifts are definitely staying inside," Melvin said, crossing his arms and refusing to yield an inch.

"Why don't we stack the rest in the living room?" Celine Sherwin suggested, holding her chubby son, Arthur. "Because I brought quite a few more gifts myself."

Theia frowned. "Didn't you already send your gifts over ages ago?"

"I did," Celine smiled, her eyes crinkling. She lifted Arthur's chubby little hand and waved it. "My husband and I gave ours, but Arthur hasn't given his yet. These are gifts for his auntie, right?"

"Waaaah..."

Arthur babbled excitedly, waving his arms and blowing a stream of happy bubbles.

Everyone else fell silent.

That made total sense. They literally couldn't argue with that.

"In that case, my gifts are on behalf of my future sons and daughters," Melvin declared, lifting his chin smugly.

*Smack—*

Theia slapped his arm, frowning sharply. "Stop spouting nonsense. Put the rest of the gifts in the living room. We need to clear out Juniper's bedroom so she can actually sleep tonight."

"Fine, fine, fine."

Melvin rubbed his perfectly fine arm and scurried off to the side.

"There's too much stuff in her room, and we still have to decorate it. It's going to ruin her rest," Silas noted with a frown.

"Juniper, you should just sleep in my room tonight." Luella stepped forward, hooking her arm through Juniper's. "We haven't had a sleepover in forever, I've missed you."

"Absolutely not."

Jimmie yanked Luella back and looked at Coralie. "You toss and turn too much, and you always kick the blankets off. Ebony Fox wakes up too early and might disturb her. She should sleep in Coralie's room."

"Yes, please!"

Coralie practically tackled Juniper, taking a deep, exaggerated sniff and batting her eyelashes. "My sweet little sister has finally fallen into my clutches tonight. Let's see how much Shanley is willing to pay to ransom you tomorrow."

"Ooh, now this is a prime extortion opportunity!"

Melvin's eyes lit up as he turned to Coralie. "Split the cash with me 50-50, or I'm snitching."

"In your dreams!"

Coralie's smile instantly vanished as she dragged Juniper away.

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