Robert had always been sharp-tongued, a fact Alice had known since childhood. Whenever she cried or refused to study or do her homework, Robert would respond like this, without using foul language but piercing her heart with his words.

Gritting her teeth, Alice uttered, "Okay."

For the rest of the journey, Alice remained silent. She didn't want to stir up trouble unnecessarily.

When they got out of the car, Alice carried all the gifts she had just bought. Seeing Robert getting out of the car, she handed her half of the gift box.

Robert glanced at her and didn't take it.

With a calm expression, Alice said, "Grandmother didn't ask...