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.”

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

pursed my lips, “It’s just that Mark

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to lack even the basic courtesy of

what about me?”

who had been lounging on the

voice, “Don’t be jealous, Greg. Jane

me, “Is that

be bothered to respond.

uncle heard it

shirt, adopting a mature tone, “Uncle, do you

replied, “Wasn’t it because he was too old–fashioned?”

“Nope.”

“Then why?”

you, bad at talking.”

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

but laugh, seeing Gregory pinch his cheek, “Who’s been filling your head with this

up, “Every time dad was mean, mom would get upset.

Gregory laughed.

at Jane’s tonight? I want to sleep with her and

stories.”

me,

she said it’s

to Jane.”

into a smile, gesturing towards the

wash up by

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the bathroom, excited, even singing

sound of running water filled

the balcony, Gregory’s index finger hooked around my little finger from behind. He

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