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.”

not mad at him, but you’re mad at me for not letting you

that Mark truly has helped

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lack even the basic

about

on the beanbag rubbing his belly

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

frowned at me,

be bothered to

the uncle heard

crisply answered, then tugged at his shirt, adopting a mature tone, “Uncle, do you know

it because

“Nope.”

“Then why?”

he was like you, bad at talking.”

hint of frustration, “That’s normal for girls not to like

Gregory pinch his cheek, “Who’s been filling

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

Gregory

can I sleep over at Jane’s tonight? I want to sleep with

stories.”

me, “That’s up

she said it’s

to Jane.”

into a smile, gesturing

by yourself, you can

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bathroom, excited,

after, the sound of running water filled

Gregory’s index finger hooked around my

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