Chapter 427

Her eyes softened a bit. “And you? How’s your depression?”

“I’m off the meds now.”

I offered a smile, “A friend in France recommended a psychologist, and I’ve been working with them for the past couple of years. It’s been pretty effective.”

At least now, even when I recall the past or encounter people from those days, I don’t panic, tremble, or think about suicide anymore. Back in RiverCity, even after bumping into Bryant at the hotel without any warning, I’ve managed to keep my sleep pretty decent.

“That’s good to hear.”

Edith breathed a sigh of relief, glancing at the time, “I should head to the airport soon. I’ll find the right moment to explain things to him, give him a heads up.”

She stood up, gesturing towards the room where Ike was, with a helpless expression, “As for my son, I’m afraid he’s going to be a bit of a bother for you. Gregory just doesn’t have the patience.”

“It’s no trouble at all, I like kids.”

I chuckled as I walked her to the door, “Ike’s still at home, so I’ll say goodbye

here.”

Edith winked at me, “Ike really likes you. If you could become his aunt, he’d be thrilled.”

I cleared my throat, not picking up the thread, just saying, “Safe travels, and let me know when you’ve landed.”

me an “OK” sign, then strutted off, pulling her suitcases

the door, Ike popped his

‘She’s left.”

always so carefree, didn’t even

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before her trip.

just shrugged. “She’s always like this.”

up, comforting him, “But she’ll send us a message when

then, Ike forgives

with your work? Can you help Ike with the

with him, I glanced at the

little guy. Talk about lacking patience, even the gifts were so thoughtless.

at all and had already managed to put together a

let’s do

weren’t in a hurry. Somehow, thinking of designing for her sparked a lot of inspiration

the sunset painted the sky in brilliant colors of a summer evening. Ike and

up to check the caller

Mark on the line.

“Are you

a bit surprised, then added, “I’m not

have a

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