After hearing his father's words, Mason's eyes darted around mischievously.
"Dad, I want a new game console, but Auntie won't buy it for me."
He knew that as long as his father spoke, I had no choice but to listen.
"Impossible, you're about to take the SAT, and you're the hero of our family. You can have whatever you want."
Mason listened and turned to look at me with hopeful eyes.
But Scott was frantically signaling to me, and Emma was subtly squeezing my hand.
It was the same in my previous life. I became the villain under their hints.
I told Mason that he should prioritize studying for the exams since he was about to take them and that he shouldn't spend all his time playing games.
At the time, I didn't notice the resentful expression on his face.
Seeing that I didn't react, Mason's expression began to darken, but Scott and Emma secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"Mason. I will definitely get you what you want, and I'll bring it to you in a few days, okay?"
Mason smiled and skipped off to the living room to eat snacks.
After Mason left, Scott and Emma immediately changed their expressions.
"Kari, what do you mean? Mason is about to take the SAT. He can't be distracted now. Aren't you deliberately sabotaging his future?"
Emma angrily pointed at me, and Scott also showed a disapproving expression.
"Emma, that's not what I thought. Mason wants to play, and as his aunt, I should satisfy his wish. You've always been the most indulgent with him, so why did you become like this now?"
Scott and Emma obviously didn't expect me to be so willing to be the scapegoat.
They looked at me in disbelief, but soon resumed their arrogant expressions.
"Anyway, don't let Mason get addicted to that video game, or else I'll make you regret it."
Scott stared at me fiercely, as if I were his enemy rather than his own sister.
"Fine, it's not that I don't want to get Mason a new game console, it's that you stopped me."
I looked very reluctant as I gave up.
"Enough, stop nagging. Mason should focus on studying and getting into a key university. That's what will bring honor to our family."
Scott impatiently interrupted me and slumped onto the sofa.
He ordered me and Emma to go cook.
Emma put on an apron and went to the kitchen, giving me a fierce look.
"Don't even think about slacking off, go to the kitchen and help me."
"Alright, I'm coming."