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!”

laughed. “You always tell me to

wasn’t very noticeable, 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

awake! Let’s have breakfast together, and I’ll pick you up from

Hey, can we go to the movies

promising anything. Besides, you know

on! Dad’s traveling again and couldn’t take me. There’s a really

see. Let’s eat

reached the dining room, Theodore was already seated, sipping coffee and reading the news on his tablet.

lately?” Theodore said without looking at

to school today? I’ll pick

much

what are

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of oil. The latest news. When you grow up and take over this household, you’ll do the same.”

“Oil?”

Didn’t you know

“No!”

you see sitting at the 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 the business world,

his coffee. His chest swelled with pride. He didn’t fully understand these things, but if Grandpa Theodore said

to the movies today!”

going to be around, and your dad’s still traveling. You already

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