Claimed And Marked By Her Stepbrother Mates novel Chapter 94

Chapter 94: 94-The Forced Engagement

Norman:

"Emmet, just meet her once." My strides were long as I chased after my brother through the open corridor leading to his sanctuary.

He had returned from the academy while I had just come back from the office after enduring a two-hour meeting. Mom had been blowing up my phone, pleading with me to convince Emmet to meet her.

"At least meet Demi and Davon," I said. The moment their names left my lips, my brother stopped and turned to face me. The wind blew his coat and hair, making him look even more intense.

"Why? I don’t like kids, and I don’t like hanging around them. They’re loud and ask too many damn questions," he said, his voice dripping with disdain. Every time their names came up, Emmet’s attitude soured.

I couldn’t understand why, but he always looked uncomfortable when they were mentioned.

"Emmet, they’re our siblings," I said, stepping closer to him. I hoped that if he looked me in the eye, he’d realize how much his behavior was hurting everyone. His attitude toward them was completely unjustified.

"And?" he shrugged.

"They’re innocent. Why are you taking your anger out on them?" I couldn’t grasp why Emmet was upset with Mom. She was a victim in all of this.

The last I remembered, when our parents were divorcing, he had begged Mom to stay. Dad had even allowed her to live in the guesthouse, but she chose to leave instead.

"I’m way past all that stuff. As for Demi and Davon, I don’t know what to say to them. They’re kids, and I have no idea how to deal with kids," he said, sliding his hands into his pants’ pockets, his expression utterly nonchalant.

"Okay, I’ll be straightforward with you. Demi and Davon have been showing some behavioral changes. They’re becoming aggressive, especially for kids their age, and Mom wants you to tutor them."

The moment I finished speaking, his jaw clenched visibly.

"Does she think that’s what I do at the academy? Tutor kids? They don’t even need a tutor; they need a babysitter. Is that what she expects me to become for them?" His tone turned sharper, prompting me to reach out and place a hand on his shoulder.

"Yes! Babysit them, spend time with them, and get to know their personalities. Also, start teaching them about our history and the werewolf powers we possess. Just meet them once, and you’ll understand what I mean," I said, noticing a faint frown forming on his forehead. For a moment, it looked like he was finally considering my words.

"But I won’t force you," I continued. "I’ll leave the decision in your hands. Just let me know what to tell Mom."

I patted his shoulder and pressed my lips into a thin line before walking away. _{freeωebnovēl.c૦m}

I thought about heading back to my room to prepare some files for the latest deals when I saw Jessica sitting in the living room with Charlotte.

We had a fight in the parking lot of the hotel, and after that, I had ignored her entirely. So seeing her here was a surprise.

"Jessica!" I sighed exhaustedly.