The CEO’S Unplanned Heir novel (Aurelia and Leopold) novel Chapter 1187

"I've hit the mark and just haven't gone beyond the average. Aunt Aurelia just wants me to shoot up a bit taller before I go on a diet. But I'm just a late bloomer, that's all. Everyone in our family is tall. How could I be short? It's not like I've got a mutant gene or something."

Mira explained earnestly, her plump, rosy cheeks making her look as adorable as a ripe apple.

Nina pinched one of those cherubic cheeks, "Chubby bunny, if you keep packing on the pounds, how are you supposed to grow upwards? Aunt Aurelia wants you to slim down so you can shoot up."

Mira sighed, "Mom never made me diet before."

Nina shook her head, her voice tinged with sass, "That's because Mom had her hands full worrying about Dad all day, fretting that some floozy might snatch him up. She had no time to fuss over us. Aunt Aurelia doesn't have to worry about Uncle Leopold running off with some dame, so she can afford to spend more time on us, you see?"

Poor Mom, Mira thought, missing her already. She made a mental note to visit her tomorrow.

Making a goofy face at Nina, Mira teased, "You're not exactly a model figure either, you're too skinny and a picky eater, and Aunt Aurelia says kids shouldn't be picky."

Nina put her hands on her hips defiantly, "I'm not picky. I just don't like certain foods, that's all. Aunt Aurelia says it's okay to be a bit thin as long as I'm not malnourished."

Mira stuck out her tongue, "Anyway, we're pretty much the same."

"Not even close, I'm way better than you," Nina retorted, her eyes wide and fierce, yet somehow still cute.

Mira threw up her hands in mock surrender, "Alright, you're the best and the most beautiful, the perfect Nina."

"Stop with that nonsense," Nina said, rolling her eyes, sensing the lack of sincerity in the praise.

That little rascal!

After lunch, Nina and Mira headed to their rooms for a nap. Meanwhile, Skyler summoned Kane into his room. "William, it's time to start our lesson."

Kane was puzzled, what lesson? William hadn't mentioned anything. Swallowing nervously, he merely nodded in silence.

"Remember the poison formulas I taught you yesterday?" Skyler prodded. "Recite them back to me."