But Mr Argentis's expression changed as realization slowly began to hit him. "Don't tell me y'all fell in love with one girl?"
Eryx looked away first, jaw tightening.
Rhydric let out a slow breath through his nose, like the question itself annoyed him.
And Theodore just laughed. Not because it was funny.
But because somehow his ridiculous father still managed to make it sound absurd.
"You say that like it's impossible," Theodore muttered.
Mrs Argentis blinked repeatedly, trying to process it. "Wait… all four of you?"
"No," Eryx said immediately. "Don't make it weird."
Mr Argentis frowned. "It already sounds weird."
"That's because you're making it sound like we formed a cult," Eryx snapped.
Seraphina pinched the bridge of her nose slowly. "Moon goddess help me…"
Laila remained by the door looking like she wanted the ground to swallow her whole.
Mrs Argentis looked genuinely baffled. "How does that even happen?"
