Chapter 314

I instinctively took a step back. “Gregory…” I murmured.

He glanced at me, his emotions brewing under the surface, and muttered tersely. “Get out”

Then, he knelt to pick up the shattered pieces with his bare hands carefully and deliberately.

Feeling sorry, I quickly knelt to help him. “I’m sorry. I…,”

Without lifting his head, he repeated coldly, “I told you to get out.”

*Jane, let’s just go.” Molly took my hand, and we left, softly closing the door behind us. Once outside, she explained, “That piggy bank was his treasure. He took it everywhere and never let anyone touch it.”

“He…” I felt a pang of guilt, wanting to make it right. “Do you know where I can buy another one? I’ll replace it.”

“You can’t.” Molly shook her head. “It was a birthday gift from Lilliana. She pleaded with Ramona to bring in a potter to specifically create it for him. She said the rabbit represented herself, wanting to always be with him.”

I fell silent, understanding Gregory’s attachment. “No wonder he cherished it so much.”

“Yeah.” Molly sighed regretfully. “I wasn’t even born then, but my family and my brother adored Lilliana. They probably would have been married if it weren’t for that accident.”

voice, adding a hint of mystery, “Jane, do

asked,

was surprised to hear someone still kept the habit of

timidly toward the study to ensure Gregory hadn’t come out before she leaned in closer. “I once caught him, eyes all red, sniffling as he dropped a coin inside! When I asked him about it, he denied it. But

unconsciously traced the palm of my hand. “Do you have a photo

had coped all these years. After breaking

nodded. “Yeah,

eagerly, “Could you send it

social media.

I nodded. “Okay.”

finished speaking, Gregory came out, unfazed, though his eyes betrayed a faint, fractured light.

his gaze returned to its

lip. “Yeah… I wanted to

the fridge, twisted the cap off, and took a swig, his Adam’s apple

Gregory have his moment. “Yes, it’s

smirked noncommittally. “Depends

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murmured, “Okay then, I’ll let you get back to your mood. I’m heading

He responded faintly.

to Molly,

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