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Chapter 260 Farewell

Philip was unconcerned with what others thought; his only priority was locating his old leather shoes, which he needed help remembering where he had put them.

Once he found the shoes and flung them towards Thomas, he relaxed on the couch with a satisfied exhale.

“Get these cleaned and bring them back to me by tomorrow. I plan to wear them,” he declared confidently.

Though used to taking orders as Commander Scathings, Thomas couldn’t help but be surprised by the appearance and smell of the shoes before him.

“You!”

Philip held his smile, a touch of self–satisfaction in his look. “Some folks think getting older gives them a pass to be bullheaded, right?”

Thomas initially leaned towards a more measured reaction, but Philip’s jab got under his skin. “Knock off that rubbish! I’m a man of my word. Not everyone’s as stubborn as you. Get those shoes cleaned!”

Feeling a sense of relief flood him, Philip found even the premium coffee he sipped tasted sweeter.

Oh, the sweet taste of relief.

With Thomas on board, Frank and Doug, under a bit of stress, cautiously agreed.

They reassured themselves by thinking that if they didn’t manage to clean the shoes this month, Philip might overlook it, or the boots would somehow be pristine by the time they got around to them.

Once they had said goodbye to the Burnetts after their meal, the older men got ready to leave, clearly tired

Before they went, Philip couldn’t resist reminding Thomas to pick up his shoes for a polish. He joked that if Thomas forgot, a drum band would personally bring them over the next day

This comment really annoyed Thomas.

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Finished

As they got to the door, Thomas called to Milly, who was not too far away, “Hey, kid, come over here. I’ve got something to ask you.”

Milly looked surprised.

Thomas wanted to talk to her?

Before she could say anything, Philip said, “Hold on, are you trying to scare her just because you can’t deal with a challenge? You’re not young anymore. Don’t you feel even a bit embarrassed?”

face turned stern. “I need a word

then, talk here. Why do you need

Thomas remained silent.

wasn’t

the man had returned from his treatment abroad, determined to get rid of the girl chasing the Burnetts‘ fortune because of her

seemed to be

only the timing were different, he could have shown his true self, proving how easily he could switch

Milly didn’t know Commander Scathings well, she could tell their upcoming talk was crucial. She stepped up, catching Philip’s hesitant look, and said, “Grandpa, I need

soon.”

wide, “Just call him Thomas! You don’t

Milly was speechless.

who told me not to call him Grandpa before? Besides, isn’t it rude to call an elder by

Philip. “You’re being

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you’re not acting like one!”

you have

Everyone remained silent.

a few minutes before their argument picked up again.

Finished

“Come on, Grandpa, Old Mr. Scathings, we’ve got an audience here. Let’s not set a

the

were heating up,

busy getting ready for school. Her days were jam–packed. She had to pack up her apartment and couldn’t afford to spend time on this drama. Milly was on a tight

have a

slightly ruffled collar from his spat with Philip, and looked at Milly beside him. His face softened a bit, showing a touch of warmth.

come with me.”

followed him.

His look was soft and non–threatening, making Milly

how old

Milly answered, “Eighteen.”/

an

dim corner of the yard, the streetlights not fully reaching Thomas’s face, hiding his emotions.

eves seemed wistful,

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