Chapter 85

“What gift?” Faye walked up to Wilbur. She saw that he had used up quite a few sheets of paper but could not for the life of her figure out what he was writing or drawing

Wilbur said, “Stop looking, you won’t understand it anyways. I won’t be having dinner at home. You’ll have to settle dinner on your own. I’m going to the Graysons“,”

“Home.” The words made Faye smile, her chest thumping with warmth.

Yet Wilbur did not understand the consequences of what he had just said to Faye and hurried out of the door with the pieces of

peperi

At the same time.

Over at the Grayson household, the chef had prepared a table full of dishes, and Benjamin had also taken out his finest wine.

Benjamin, Gordon, and Susie sat on the sofa, waiting quietly for their guest.

Just then, the doorbell rang, Susie hurried to open the door.

“You’re here, Sir! Please, come in.” Susie’s treatment of Wilbur seemed to have changed overnight. It could be said that she practically saw him as a god now. After all, her grandfather’s health had improved dramatically thanks to Wilbur.

Wilbur nodded politely, making his way into the living room. Benjamin was already walking over, grabbing Wilbur’s hand warmly and leading him to the dining table.

“Young man, there aren’t many people I invite to my house. I have to say, however, you’re the first person to turn down an invitation to my house,” Benjamin chuckled.

really sorry for that! I really couldn’t make it the other day.”

I know.” Benjamin was not one to prod, and merely said, “Of course, I can understand that young folk like you have so many things on your plate, but you should

really sorry. I’ll come and see you as much as I can whenever I’m free in the

a little embarrassed by

laughed as he poured everyone a

glass. “I’m in much better shape tonight than I have been in the past

the three men drained

appetite, digging into the dishes enthusiastically. He finished plate after plate and cleared up most

not turn down a single invitation to drink as well, regardless of whether it was from

to him would

see Wilbur being so sporting, and the

rather surprised. It had been years since

of this

lasted over an hour, and

Grayson, I’ve eaten and drank enough. How about we have a chat

nadding his head. “Come

two of them got to their feet, and Wilbur said, “You come too, Gordon.”

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looked at his father, who nodded. The

paper he had been working on earlier in the day and put them on the table.

the papers,

useful in both combat training and meditation.

They were pretty much able to guess what Wilbur was hinting

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