Chapter 295 - A LITTLE GULLIBLE (2/2)

In his mind, he had already created a tragic backstory where Akira had to fight for bread and gruel with other children. This caused her to be cold-hearted and mercenary about everything, and she was probably annoyed at Hanae for trying to take her place.

If Akira had known his thoughts, she would have laughed out loud.

”Akira, apologise to your cousin.” Kazuo took up the mantle of the responsible older brother.

Akira's eyes, which were resting on the mother and daughter pair hugging each other, turned to her eldest biological brother.

She had already judged him to be a little gullible just like her mother. She was not surprised that he believed Hanae once she started playing out her drama.

”No.” She said directly.

She was not a fan of drama, but that did not mean that she would take responsibility for something that she did not do.

Kazuo was surprised by her direct refusal. Even if she did not respect him as a big brother yet, he expected that she would see herself as a guest. Therefore, she would choose to apologise to avoid making things awkward for everybody or alienating people.

If his ȧssumptions were correct, shouldn't she be afraid of getting kicked out?

”Akira, your eldest brother is just trying to prevent uncomfortable relations and bad blood in the family. It is alright if it was an accident, but you should still apologise.” Chiharu joined the conversation with a caring tone.

Akira lifted her midnight black eyebrows and a ghost of a smile appeared. It was just as she had ȧssumed. The person who controlled this new eldest brother's family was his wife. She had noticed something strange in the way she said that Kazuo could not sit still in his office and had to come to meet her.

”Sister, I will apologise on behalf of Akira. It seems that the kids cannot get along.” Sayaka said awkwardly.

Both Kaoru and Hanae felt their hearts beat a little faster with tension and fear after the statement. Sayaka had brought Hanae so that she could hang out with Akira. If they did not get along, it was clear that Hanae would be the one chased out of the mansion.

”It is not that much of a big deal. The children were probably playing around.” Kaoru decided to get ahead of the situation.

”Didn't you want justice?” Seiji spoke in a cold voice.

”I just spoke in a moment of extreme worry. You cannot understand the feelings of a parent.” Kaoru said quickly. ”Now that I have realised Hana is ok, I am more clear-headed.”

Seiji smiled coldly.