Chapter 431

Gregory was being his usual stubborn self.

I glanced at him and sighed, “Cut it out.”

As Mark had pointed out, whether it was university or the hurdles of two years ago, he had been there to pull me through. If it hadn’t been for him rescuing me, tirelessly seeking out doctors, and introducing me to mentors that propelled my career forward, I doubt I’d have climbed out of the pit of depression so swiftly. I owed him a debt of gratitude I couldn’t repay, but I’d never forget the favor.

Besides, Mark had come over today especially to bring Snowy to me.

Gregory, acting as if he heard nothing, didn’t ease up, leaving me somewhat helpless. That’s when Mark said, “It’s fine, you stay and have dinner with them.”

With those words, he changed his shoes and left.

The moment the door closed behind him, a wave of guilt washed over me, and

I abruptly shook off Gregory’s grip, “Happy now?”

“Somewhat.”

Gregory eyed me, his tone ambiguous, “Mad at me?”

Considering Ike was still around, and his health condition, I shook my head

and replied softly, “No, let’s just eat.”

Returning to my meal, I ate in silence.

After dinner, he glanced at me, “Angry I didn’t let you see him off?”

“I told you, I’m not angry.”

“You’re not angry, yet you won’t speak?”

“What’s there to say? It’s not like I have to talk non–stop.”

to your face, and you’re not mad at him, but

I pursed my lips, “It’s just that Mark truly has helped me

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the basic courtesy

what about me?”

been lounging on the beanbag rubbing

up in a small voice, “Don’t be jealous, Greg. Jane

me, “Is that

bothered to

heard it

at his shirt, adopting a mature tone, “Uncle, do you know

“Wasn’t it because he

“Nope.”

“Then why?”

you, bad at talking.”

hint of frustration, “That’s normal for girls not to like you. Girls like boys who can

cheek, “Who’s

told me.” Ike looked up, “Every time dad was mean, mom would

devil.” Gregory

at

stories.”

me,

said it’s up to you.”

to Jane.”

that so,” Gregory’s lips curled into a

can wash up by yourself, you can

09:09

the bathroom, excited, even singing

after, the sound of running water filled the air.

pick up my sketchpad, planning to work on the balcony, Gregory’s index finger hooked around

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