Chapter 725

Her laughter was so uncontrollable that drool threatened to escape her mouth as she happily tugged at her dad's hair.

Gregory pretended to wince in pain, and with a seriousness that belied the playful tone he'd been using, he said, "If you keep this up and I go bald, your mom might kick me to the curb for a new model." I elbowed Gregory lightly in the ribs.

He shot a quick glance my way, his expression unreadable.

I couldn't help but shake my head, amused and a bit exasperated.

So childish.

Playing these little games, pretending to be mad, just waiting for me to sweet-talk him out of it.

...

By the time we got to the restaurant, Christine and the others were already seated.

At a long table.

Christine and Merritt were at one end, while Dailey and Nelly sat at the other.

Nelly was trying to press an ice pack to Dailey's face, but he kept dodging her attempts.

The lighting here was dim, making it hard to see clearly, but it looked like one side of Dailey's face was slightly swollen.

I took a seat next to Christine and asked, "Did you hit him again?"

Christine nodded. "He wouldn't listen, so I had to take matters into my own hands."

I facepalmed, aware that Merritt was right there, giving me an innocent smile that made it hard to speak my mind.

"Just handle it your way, but if it gets out of hand, remember to let me know."

Christine waved me off, "You and Gregory enjoy your honeymoon. Don't worry about my drama."

then asked, "Did

if there's anything

passed me the

baby over, sitting across from

on the back of my chair and casually draped the other

closer,

the distance closed, I could see the mark on Dailey's

heard Gregory comment, "You're really making a name for yourself, aren't

...

slaps in

dealt with anything

turning to

done with Dailey, I can have Gregory talk to him. Constantly hitting

playfully. "Why are you taking his side? Don't you love me anymore,

...

icy gaze on Christine

saw Christine suddenly sit

130

in a clear of

feelings, just a

to en.

turned around to find Gregory still talking to Dailey, not paying

...

closer, whispering so softly I could barely

I understood.

all, emotions were involved. Dailey's recent actions had clearly

too far. If he

matter

mischief. "You're just worried

concerned for you. If he loses it, you might get

glass

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