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."

asked, "Did

if there's anything

passed me the

over, sitting across from

the back of my chair and casually draped the other over

bit closer, now sitting next to

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

"You're really making

...

in

hadn't dealt with

turning to

I can have Gregory talk to him. Constantly hitting

leaned back, looking at me playfully. "Why are you taking his

...

icy gaze on Christine even

saw Christine suddenly sit

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hands in a clear of surrender.

feelings, just a

to en. w

around to find Gregory still talking to

...

quite," Christine leaned closer, whispering so softly I could barely

I understood.

Dailey's recent actions had clearly

still warned, "Don't push him too far. If he snaps, even Gregory might not be able to handle

matter

with mischief. "You're just

at all. I'm concerned for you.

wine glass

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