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.”

and you’re not mad at him, but you’re mad at

Mark truly has helped me a lot,

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want to lack even the basic courtesy of hospitality.”

about

who had been lounging on the beanbag rubbing his belly after

Greg. Jane said the other guy was a guest, and you’re

frowned at me, “Is that

couldn’t be bothered to respond.

heard

a mature tone, “Uncle, do

because he was too

“Nope.”

“Then why?”

you, bad at talking.”

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

Gregory pinch his cheek,

dad was mean, mom would

devil.” Gregory

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

stories.”

me, “That’s up

she said it’s up to you.”

to Jane.”

so,” Gregory’s lips curled into

can wash up by yourself, you

09:09

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

running water filled

bent down to pick up 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 low, “Am I really

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