It was only then that Alicia realized Marlon was actually Madelyn's grandpa on her mom's side. Before, Louis had told her not to tell Marlon they were married or even mention his name, and now she understood why.
Alicia couldn't help but be amused and somewhat impressed by Louis's sneakiness. Without realizing it, he'd put Madelyn in a tough spot.
Madelyn was super frustrated, feeling like she had a popcorn kernel stuck in her throat. Her own grandpa had chosen her love rival as his student and couldn't stop praising her.
Angrily, Madelyn bent down to pick up her bag from the ground and brushed it off. She looked up and glared at Alicia.
Alicia stood tall and confident, looking right back at Madelyn without being afraid or backing down.
Feeling her confidence slip, Madelyn turned to Marlon and said, "Grandpa, you can't make her your student!"
Marlon's smile disappeared, and he asked, "Maddie, what are you talking about?"