In reality, Emmett was using a bit of reverse psychology.

He wasn’t trying to criticize his siblings; he was deliberately provoking Ethan.

Emily had said that they would live with Ethan from then on, but that they wouldn’t remarry.

He knew that it meant Ehtna hadn’t worked hard enough to win her back.

Emmett felt a mix of disappointment and frustration, and he was channeling those feelings to provoke Ethan.

Emily had struggled to raise them, and Emmett ...