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!”

something?” Ethan laughed. “You always tell me to be careful when I’m bathing,

so that excuse might work. 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 in. With everything going on, Ethan was the one being affected the most–his routine disrupted by adult problems.

I’m awake! Let’s have breakfast together, and

we go to the movies

Besides, you know I don’t

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

eat

the dining room, Theodore was already

seen the price of oil lately?” Theodore said without

to school today?

much of a

Theodore, what are you

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you grow up and take over

“Oil?”

course! We’re oilmen! Didn’t you know

“No!”

most important businessmen around. He’s bought several assets, and one of them is a huge refinery. That man–your Grandpa Peter–is a

to look at Peter, who was sipping his coffee. His chest swelled with pride. He didn’t fully understand these things, but if Grandpa Theodore said it, it had to be true. He never joked about

taking me to

great because I wasn’t going to be around, and your dad’s still traveling. You already know I don’t like

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