Chapter 338

My heart felt like it was being squeezed.

Just like Gregory had said, it was something subconscious, an inexplicable feeling from nowhere.

Seeing the sadness in his eyes, I found myself impulsively tiptoeing, reaching up to ruffle his hair.

But halfway through, I snapped back to reality, my hand frozen mid–air as I met his deep eyes, whispering soothingly, “Gregory, she wouldn’t blame you.”

There was a brief spark in his eyes, which faded as I hesitated. “You’re not her. How would you know what she’s thinking?”

“I’ve been through something similar,” I admitted with a bitter taste in my voice. “I had a good life, then suddenly lost my parents and had to fend for myself, striving and struggling to survive.”

Nooked back at him, offering a gentle smile. “If I were her, I wouldn’t blame you. And… I believe she wouldn’t either.”

People who’ve had it tough tend to empathize more with others.

His years of waiting were proof enough of his dedication.

He seemed touched, his usual sharp edges blunted. “Have these years been hard for you?”

was

“But over time, I got used to it. These past few years, living lavishly with the Ferguson family, I can hardly say

me. “So, are you

room. “Please, most people are just trying their best to live.

you? Are you happy?”

followed me out of the room, closing the door behind him and shooting

wasn’t happy. Probably hadn’t been

not pushing the

towards Ramona’s room. “Ramona wants you to stay here. But if you’d rather stay at a hotel, I can talk to her.” “No need,” I shook

enjoyed being with Ramona because I never knew my grandparents‘

it felt warm and comforting.

back in Vista Town than

afternoon after receiving

of sight, Ramona turned to me with a meaningful look. “Child, do you have

me off guard, and I hurriedly

“Is it that you don’t think about it, or you’re afraid to?”

tiles on the ground, at a loss

hadn’t thought about it.

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