So Richard Shaw accepted the fact that Crystal Landon had moved into the Shaw Mansion, thinking of her as a sister. Instantly, their interaction seemed much smoother.
But in the next second, his sharp eyes caught a pink bedsheet, and when he saw a dusty ashtray and cigarette box among the clutter, his temples started to throb violently. He said sternly, "You smoke?"
Crystal raised an eyebrow at him. Wasn't smoking a hallmark of being a bad kid? She only smoked when she was extremely unhappy. Although she heard it was bad for her teeth, she thought her rebellious phase was about over, and for the sake of beauty, she planned to quit. She didn't really have a nicotine addiction; smoking was just for show.
Caspian Howard didn't smoke either. Every time he saw her reach for a cigarette, he'd chase her around and beat her until her head was covered in bumps.
