That was… until his Big brother came with his girlfriend, Chloe.
She was smart, bubbly, yet attentive and strict when needed. At first, Vernon was hostile toward her because she took his Big brother's attention. Since Vincent was the only one who actually cared for Vernon.
So Vernon pranked her— a lot.
'Yet, she insists on taking care of me, giving me everything I lacked. She did it continuously until I… I...' Vernon's gaze darkened, thinking it was ridiculous for him to have that feeling for a stupid woman like his sister-in-law.
He wouldn't lie that his anger deflated instantly as he watched Chloe scolding this 'little Vernon' in her head while worrying about unnecessary stuff. It was the shadow of the confident, fussy, and smart woman in the past.
Unlike her current self, which w
