A Spoonful of Sugar: Don't Beg for Love novel Chapter 518

"Matthew..." Helen held Matthew’s arm, feeling a little hurt deep down. "What are you talking about? Rachael is my biological niece, so how could I not protect her?"

"So is this her excuse for getting Grandpa so angry that he fell ill? That she's just young...?" Matthew shook his head in disappointment. "She and Hesper are both of the same age, yet while Hesper was perfectly capable of managing the company and making Grandpa happy, why is it that all she’s done so far is get Grandpa hospitalized?"

Helen patted Matthew’s arm. "What are you talking about? Rachael is your sister."

The living hall suddenly became silent.

No one knew when Rachael had appeared behind the two of them. Simon and Theodore both heard the commotion and came down from upstairs too.

"I knew it... You do prefer Hesper over me. She’s the little sister that you want, while I’m nothing but dust in your eyes." Rachael’s trembling voice sounded as if she was on the brink of bursting into tears. "You’ve only ever loved Hesper and hated me!"

Hearing Rachael’s accusatory words, Matthew could not help but feel annoyed and distressed.

‘I have to admit, Hesper is much more competent than Rachael, but I’ve never blamed Rachael for that. In an ideal world, my younger sister wouldn't even need to be all that outstanding. I’ve spent so much time building Lane Holdings up just to make it easier for the people that I care about, not to make Rachael help out in the company as soon as she comes back home.’

"That’s enough, Matthew, Rachael. Stop arguing already." Helen stood between the two siblings, acting as the peacemaker. She walked up to Rachael first and patted the back of her hand. "Rachael, how can you talk to your older brother like that? Everyone in the Lanes can see just how much Matthew favors you and cares about you."

Then she looked at Matthew. "You too. How long has it been since Hesper left us? Why do you keep mentioning her? Rachael is a girl, and girls tend to be more sensitive."

The living hall turned silent again