Chapter 0522

Peter took a bath and a short nap. He woke up when he felt someone tugging on his hair–a small hand playing with his curls.

“Ethan, aren’t you going to school?” said Peter, groggy, with his eyes still closed.

“Yeah, but I want you to take me. Where have you been, Grandpa?”

“I’ve had a lot of work, and now I’m a little tired. Ask Theodore to take you to school.”

“Grandpa, don’t you want to take me anymore?”

“I do, but remember, I’m taking care of Miss Celeste at the hospital. I’m really tired today.”

“Hmm… okay, only because you’re looking after her. But I miss you, Grandpa! I barely see you anymore.”

Hearing that, Peter felt a pang in his chest. He turned to look at his grandson, already dressed in his school uniform. He pulled him into a hug and said:

“I promise I’ll make some time and pick you up from school this afternoon!”

“Really?”

“Yes!”

“Hey… what happened to your mouth? You’ve got a mark here,” Ethan said, touching the bruise.

“Ouch! Don’t touch it–it hurts!”

bathroom or something?” Ethan laughed. “You always tell me to be careful when I’m bathing, and now you fell, didn’t you?”

The truth was, he had been neglecting Ethan. Usually, either the driver or Peter himself would take Ethan to school. Only occasionally did Theodore or Alden step

breakfast together, and I’ll pick

can we go to the movies

promising anything. Besides, you know I don’t

again and couldn’t take me. There’s a really good movie out–everyone at school is

Let’s eat breakfast

room, Theodore was already seated, sipping coffee and reading the

lately?” Theodore

you taking Ethan to school today? I’ll pick him up this afternoon.”

much

are you reading?”

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Chapter 0522

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up and take over this household, you’ll do the same.”

“Oil?”

Didn’t you know that?”

“No!”

head of this table is one of the most important businessmen around. He’s bought several assets, and one of them is a huge refinery. That man–your Grandpa Peter–is a big shot in

Peter, who was sipping his coffee. His chest swelled with pride. He didn’t fully understand these

taking me to the

and your dad’s still traveling. You already

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