Ling Li, still carrying Chin Chin, exhaled softly, adjusting her hold on the younger twin. "They look like they went through some serious drills this morning."

Pharsa lifted an eyebrow, a glint of amusement surfacing. "Hard training keeps us sharp."

'I wonder if Papa fought before breakfast? Maybe that's why he looks so strong.' Four Eyes inwardly sighed, amused by Kim Kim's never-ending fascination with strength.

Kim Kim nestled into her father's hold, a proud glint flashing in her eyes.

'I wish Papa saw me this morning. I performed really well.'

Her unwavering need for recognition amused Four, bringing a smirk to his lips.

Then, like a blade slicing through silk, a new thought flooded his mind.

And his expression darkened.

'How did I end up having a stupid twin sister?!' Kim Kim silently complained while looking at Chin Chin with disgust.

Four Eyes' expression dropped instantly, his gaze hardening. He turned his head slightly, eyes narrowing at Kim Kim, his arms unconsciously tightening around her as his once-soft features hardened.

"You can't call your sister stupid," he murmured, his voice steady, quiet, but laced with authority.

Kim Kim froze.

Her wide eyes snapped up to meet his — shock flashing within them. No — not just shock. Fright.

'How did I get caught?! Did I say it out loud? Or did Papa hear my thoughts?!'

Four Eyes held her gaze, watching the storm of realization flicker across her young face. He nodded, slow and deliberate.

Kim Kim's breath hitched. Her tiny fingers curled into his shirt, her body stiffening like a rabbit caught in a predator's gaze.

'So… Papa heard my thoughts?'

Another nod.

Kim Kim's lips parted in a silent gasp, her mind whirling at breakneck speed, scrambling for an explanation, an escape — anything.

"But it's a secret," Four Eyes whispered, his voice dipping low, conspiratorial.

Kim Kim immediately latched onto the intrigue.

'Oh! What is a secret? Is it delicious?'

Four Eyes blinked.

"…."

A heavy sigh left his lips. His daughter's intelligence far exceeded her years — but sometimes, just sometimes, her logic left him utterly speechless.

"A secret means you cannot tell anyone else," he explained, adjusting his hold on her. "It's something only you and I should know — no one else."

Kim Kim frowned deeply, absorbing his words. He could already sense the gears shifting in her mind, the early sparks of scheming.

'Papa, does it mean only Kim Kim knows you can read my thoughts?' she tested, sending the words directly into his mind.

Four Eyes smirked and nodded.

Instantly, Kim Kim's eyes sparkled with victory. A joyous, triumphant look spread across her face, her small chest puffing out like a tiny emperor reveling in her newfound power.

'I knew it! Papa loves me the most!'

Four Eyes lifted a brow at her, tapping her nose lightly in a silent reprimand. "But remember — you cannot call your little sister stupid."

Kim Kim huffed, her pout deepening, stubbornness settling into her expression. 'But she is truly stupid,' she thought with another frustrated snort.

Then — realization struck.

Her father had heard everything. Again.

Everything.

Kim Kim's eyes widened, horror flooding her tiny frame.

"Mama! Mama! Carry Kim Kim!" she suddenly screeched, launching herself toward Ling Li in desperate retreat. She practically flung her arms in her mother's direction, a frantic attempt to escape like she was the only lifeline left in a hopeless battle at whatever fate her father had planned.

"…."

Four Eyes exhaled through his nose, unimpressed. He silently snorted.

Ling Li, barely containing her laughter, tightened her grip on Chin Chin as she watched Kim Kim scramble for sanctuary. She narrowed her eyes slightly, curiosity sparking.

'What exactly has Kim Kim done this time?'

"What happened?" Ling Li asked as she shifted her hold on the twins.

"She called her twin sister stupid," Four Eyes replied before calmly reaching out to scoop some food for Ling Li, now holding both girls.

Chin Chin, hearing the exchange, perked up with innocent enthusiasm.

"Stupid! Stupid!" She blurted out loudly, her small voice cutting through the room without hesitation.

Kim Kim turned her head sharply toward her father, a victorious gleam flashing in her eyes.

'I told you.'

Four Eyes' eyes visibly darkened, his expression plummeting into something indescribably exasperated.

He sighed.

'Better leave this matter to his wife.'

And indeed — Ling Li had already taken full control.

Four Eyes wisely remained silent, continuing to eat as if the conflict brewing between the twins was none of his concern. Instead, he focused on feeding both his wife and daughters in between his own bites, a practiced rhythm of care and control.

But Ling Li was already handling the situation, her tone both sharp and patient — the unmistakable voice of a mother fully prepared to manage the storm of mischief.

She turned her gaze toward Kim Kim, her expression unreadable at first, then softened with just a hint of authority.

"Kim Kim," she began, with both twins sitting on her lap. "I want you to understand something very important. Both you and your sister are only one year old. Unlike Chin Chin, who is acting exactly as she should for her age, you are gifted. You have a higher IQ than most children, and that sets you apart."

Kim Kim listened, her small hands gripping the edge of the table, her brows furrowed, but she felt where this was going.

Ling Li's voice remained steady, unwavering. "But intelligence does not give you the right to bully or insult others — especially your sister."

A flicker of defensiveness sparked in Kim Kim's eyes, but she didn't speak.

Ling Li, ever perceptive, leaned in slightly. "Now, tell me, what if things were the other way around?" She paused, letting the weight of her words settle. "What if Chin Chin were more talented than you?

What if she called you stupid just because you were acting according to your age? How would you feel?"

Kim Kim stiffened.

A strange discomfort crawled up her spine. She pursed her lips into a thin line, brows knitting deeper together.

"This," Ling Li continued, "is called empathy. It means putting yourself in someone else's shoes. Do you understand?"

Before Kim Kim could respond, Chin Chin — blissfully unaware of the heavy moment — perked up, happily munching on her food given by her father.

"Understand! Understand!" she chirped, her voice muffled by the meal in her mouth.

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