Chapter 515: An Eyesore

Those at the dining table were startled. This was the first time anyone had dared to call Felix selfish. Miranda, protective of her son, felt disgruntled, but Elliot was younger even than her own son, making it difficult to defend Felix. Though arrogant and domineering, Felix was not foolish; he immediately recognized Elliot's insult.

“You unwanted child, how dare you insult me!”

Elliot, unswayed, continued, lips pursed. “Don’t get mad. I’m just being honest. Didn’t your teachers teach you manners?”

Cecilia was speechless. She had warned Elliot earlier not to talk too much. Seeing the children argue, she felt it inappropriate to intervene, merely shooting Elliot a warning look.

Elliot ignored her, daring Felix with a raised eyebrow. Seeing Jonathan's double in Elliot, Felix hesitated to strike him. He threw a fork, intending to hit Elliot, but instead struck Niel.

Niel was furious. “Adrian, Miranda, is this the son you’ve raised? After I asked you to teach him this morning? He’s leaving the table. And all of you, get out of my sight!”

Adrian and Miranda, their faces souring, were effectively dismissed. Miranda, grabbing her son, retorted sarcastically, “Let’s go. We wouldn’t want to be eyesores here.”

However, Felix refused to leave. “Great-grandpa, he insulted me first.”

Miranda slapped him. “Now that Elliot’s back, it’s not your place to speak.”

Felix burst into tears.

Adrian attempted to shift blame. “Grandpa, aren’t you being biased? This child has only been here a few days. We don’t even know if he’s truly a Rainsworth…”

Nathaniel interrupted, his voice deep and somber, “What did you say?”

Adrian, remembering a chilling past incident, fell silent. Nathaniel continued, “You’re all adults. The child may be unwise, but why are you acting the same? Who was at fault?”

Cecilia was surprised by Nathaniel's defense of Elliot. Elliot, equally stunned, stared at his father. How could his blind father still hold such authority?

Adrian and Miranda remained speechless. Nicholas then spoke, “Adrian, Miranda, Felix needs to change. Outsiders would say the Rainsworth family is ill-mannered.”

Miranda felt a sharp pang of resentment. She maintained a composure concealing her bitter thoughts.

Cassandra, unexpectedly supporting Cecilia’s son, added, “Adrian, Miranda, children are headstrong. He'll accomplish great things. What's the use of a boy who doesn't make a fuss?”

While initially calming things, this implied Elliot's quiet nature would render him useless. Elena, aware of the implication, interjected. She tolerated no disparagement of her grandson.

“Cassandra, you’re mistaken. Nathaniel and Nicholas were always sensible, and they turned out exceptional. Cultivating such qualities is crucial.”