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.”

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

lips, “It’s just that Mark truly has helped me a lot, and I

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the

about me?”

Ike, who had been lounging on

be jealous, Greg. Jane said the other

at me, “Is that true?”

bothered to respond.

the uncle heard it too.”

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

because he was too

“Nope.”

“Then why?”

was like you,

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

help but laugh, seeing Gregory pinch his cheek,

me.” Ike looked up, “Every time dad was mean, mom would get upset. Ike has eyes and ears; I

Gregory laughed.

“Uncle, can I sleep over at Jane’s tonight? I want

stories.”

me, “That’s

she said it’s

to Jane.”

lips curled into a smile, gesturing

can wash up by yourself, you can stay

09:09

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

the sound of running water

my sketchpad, 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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