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.”

chuckled, “He insulted you to your face, and you’re not mad at him, but you’re mad at me for

Mark truly has helped me a lot, and I

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the basic courtesy

about

lounging on the beanbag rubbing his belly after

small voice, “Don’t be jealous, Greg. Jane said the other guy was

me, “Is

couldn’t be bothered to respond.

uncle heard it too.”

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

replied, “Wasn’t it because he was too

“Nope.”

“Then why?”

was like you, bad

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

but laugh, seeing Gregory pinch his cheek,

“Every time dad was mean, mom would get upset. Ike has eyes and ears; I can see

Gregory

mood, ventured, “Uncle, can I sleep over at Jane’s tonight? I want to sleep with her and listen to her bedtime

stories.”

at me, “That’s

it’s

to Jane.”

curled into a smile, gesturing towards the bathroom,

up by yourself, you can stay over.”

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into the bathroom, excited, even singing a bath song.

the sound of running water filled

planning to work on the balcony, Gregory’s index finger hooked around my little finger from behind. He gently swayed my finger, his voice

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