Chapter 14 It's Inappropriate Chapter 14 It's Inappropriate : 82 +5 Free Coins Dawn was briefly caught off guard . She furrowed her brow and sat up . " Uncle Austin , why didn't you knock ? " Austin studied her face . Apart from a slight irritation , there was no other emotion in his expression . Why haven't I knocked ? Because , in the past , I've always just walked in without thinking . His expression darkened , and he replied coldly , " It's broad daylight - what's the problem with me coming in ? " " It's inappropriate , " Dawn responded calmly . " I've grown up now , haven't I ? If you keep doing this , Ms. Peay might misunderstand . " At her words , Austin's brief discomfort shifted into irritation . So , it's about Sydney . No wonder Dawn has started caring about these little details . His eyes narrowed as he prepared to lecture her . " Just speak normally . No need to get sarcastic . I'm just here to tell you to join us in the dining room . Why are you talking about appropriateness ? " Dawn sighed lightly . " I'm not being sarcastic . " " I don't want to argue about this at home , " he snapped . " Dawn , enough already ." Dawn watched as he walked away , feeling speechless . He didn't believe me when I told him I had feelings for him , and he still wouldn't believe me when I told him I've moving on . Is he sick in the head ? A soft sound from her phone interrupted her thoughts , and Dawn realized she hadn't hung up yet . She picked it up again and murmured a quiet " Hello ." 1/5 22:00 Sun , Sep 14 d ... Chapter 14 It's Inappropriate Ethan's laugh was light and easy . " I thought you forgot about me ." 82 +5 Free Coins " You can hang up first ," Dawn replied , sinking back onto the couch . " So Uncle Austin said just now ? " you heard what " Why , can't I listen ? " Ethan teased . " I didn't say that ." She absentmindedly started picking at her nails . " It's just that I've been having some disagreements with him lately , so I might not have been very friendly . I was worried you'd mind . " " I don't mind . " Ethan's tone grew a little darker as he thought about Austin's tone earlier . " You'll be leaving Trifton in a couple of days , so you shouldn't let that bother you , Ms. Porter . " With Ethan , Dawn always felt genuinely cared for . It was something she couldn't fully explain . A smile tugged at her lips . " Yeah . I'm the bigger person here . I'll just assume he's going through a midlife crisis . " They talked for a little longer before Dawn hung up and went downstairs for dinner . Everyone was already seated at the table . Dawn quickly scanned the room before sitting beside Sandra . " After all that work this afternoon , you must be starving , sweetheart , " Sandra said with a smile , ladling some soup for her . " Jessica made this hearty meatball soup , since she knows it's your favorite . " " Thanks , Grandma . Thanks , Mom . " Dawn thanked them both before taking a spoonful . Sandra looked at her with affection for a moment before remembering they had a guest . She quickly served Sydney a bowl of soup as well . " Sorry , Ms. Peay . Dawn's been spoiled by us since she was little . I hope that's okay ." Sydney's smile faltered slightly , and she forced out a response , " Of course not . It's clear that you really love Dawn . " " Yes , " Jessica added , " She's our darling , so of course we treat her like a princess ." She shot Austin an annoyed look . " Unlike some people , who claim they treat Dawn like a 2/5 22:01 Sun , Sep 14 d Chapter 14 It's Inappropriate 020 daughter , but just end up making her feel hurt . " 82 +5 Free Coins Austin frowned and instinctively glanced at Dawn , as if asking , Have you been talking trash about me behind my back ? For a moment , Dawn felt a surge of anger , but then she realized this was how Austin had been acting lately . Every time something went wrong , he would automatically point fingers at her . Let him blame me all he wants . I didn't do anything wrong , so I have nothing to be afraid of . I'm leaving soon anyway . I don't mind if he picks a fight . She picked up a piece of tender , fatty pork and took a bite , savoring the flavor . Austin almost laughed at her carefree attitude . He exhaled sharply , clearly irritated , and muttered , " Grandma , let's eat . The food's getting cold ." He continued to serve Sydney , making sure she was well taken care of . Meanwhile , Jessica and Sandra's attention remained on Dawn . The meal passed without any real awkwardness . Afterward , Austin took Sydney upstairs to show her the rooms . Jessica leaned in and asked softly , " Dawn , what do you think of Uncle Austin's girlfriend ? " Dawn glanced toward the stairs before answering quietly , " She seems nice . " " Pfft , nice ? What's so nice about her ? " Jessica didn't seem impressed . " You're too innocent . You don't understand . " That girl has been sizing everything up since she walked in . Her eyes lit up when she saw the Monet painting , and when she saw all the stuff Harry collected , she nearly drooled ." Dawn hadn't noticed any of this . " Ms. Peay is a journalist , so she's probably just attuned to these things ." Jessica sighed deeply when she heard Dawn's response . She took Dawn's arm and led her out toward the garden . " Dawn , even though I'm not that old , I've seen enough to know how things work . They say the 3/5 22:01 Sun , Sep 14 d ... Chapter 14 It's Inappropriate 82 +5 Free Coins eyes are the windows to a person's soul . People can't help it , but their eyes can reveal their deepest desires . I can tell Ms. Peay is very impatient ." Dawn wasn't sure she understood completely . " But isn't it most important that Uncle Austin loves her ? " " Oh , you're still young , so of course you think that's the most important thing . But as you grow older , you'll realize that character is what really matters . " She poked Dawn's forehead gently , a smile filled with affection and a touch of indulgence . " You're so pure , maybe too pure for your own good . If only everyone's heart was as simple as yours . " Dawn stayed silent for a moment , resting her head on Jessica's shoulder . " Grandma , it's not that I don't understand . " She looked up at her with a soft expression . " I just want to live simply . I don't always need to figure everything out , you know ? " Jessica nodded and smiled . " You're right ." They talked for a while , and suddenly , Dawn was hit with a wave of sadness . Once I leave for Northville , how long will it be before I can return ? Jessica said something , but when Dawn didn't respond , she turned to find her lost in thought . " Sweetheart , what are you thinking about ? " " Grandma ... " Dawn snapped out of her daze . She hugged Jessica's arm as they walked back and sniffled . " If I'm not around , make sure to take care of yourself , okay ? " Jessica gave her a playful glare . " What's that supposed to mean ? You're staying so close . Are you not planning to come back often ? " " But I'll be working soon , " Dawn replied , unsure of how to explain further . She smiled and added with a playful tone , " But I'll come back whenever I can . Just make sure you take care of yourself . " From the upstairs window , Sydney happened to see this moment . I already knew that the Osbornes treated Dawn like their own daughter . But I didn't expect that , even in front of Austin , Jessica and Sandra would still show such open affection 4/5 22:01 Sun , Sep 14 d ... Chapter 14 It's Inappropriate for hert What makes Dawn so special ? Sydney clenched her fist , silently vowing to use the next few days to strengthen her relationship with Austin . 零 +10 Free Coin Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!