The entire Jenkins clan struggled to find another member capable of shifting positions as effortlessly and swiftly as she could.

Canaan, wearing a stern expression, stated, “It's Maria's prerogative to choose her mentees. We shouldn't burden her with guilt, should we?"

Mrs. Jenkins sneered, “If a family can't remain united, it might as well sever all ties and disband!"

Canaan found himself at a loss for words.

He had never emerged victorious in such confrontations with Mrs. Jenkins, so he opted for silence to prevent further defeats.