“She got seven stitches. I’ve advised her to rest at the hospital,” Shirley replied. Zacharias nodded. “I see. You should check in on her.”

“I will,” Shirley assured, taking another sip of the hot tea. It was already around 10.00PM at this point. Just then, the sound of a car could be heard outside. Shirley immediately got up and went to the door, where she saw Tony hurrying over against the cold wind.

Shirley opened the door for him, and he said, while rubbing his hands together, “Goodness, it’s freezing! Uncle Zacharias, are you okay? I came back specifically to check on you.”

Zacharias wasn’t the least bit glad to see this third wheel and said, “I’m fine. You can go home now.”

However, having just got here, there was no way Tony would leave immediately. He grinned and said, “I’m not going anywhere! It’s freezing outside. Your place is the best. There’s food and drinks, and it’s cozy!”

Tony didn’t like being alone either. Despite having a spacious flat, it felt deserted, with only him living there. He much preferred his uncle’s place.

more beautiful today.” Tony complimented Shirley, who corrected

can call you that too,” Tony joked. Shirley’s face turned red, and she glared at Tony.

hide a smile and watched Shirley playfully interact with

be my uncle’s sooner

you,” Shirley scolded. Tony immediately rushed to Zacharias, clutching his head and saying, “Uncle Zacharias, save

Zacharias certainly wouldn’t save him. Tony sat on the couch with a smile and poured himself a cup of hot tea

crying?” Zacharias asked with squinted

part with you, of course! She likes you so much, Tony replied. At that, Zacharias cleared his

“Jesslyn knows she’s no match for my goddess, too, so she gave up on

as

up,” Tony argued with a quirked brow. “It’s a public fact

she glared at Tony. “Well, I don’t like your

turned grim at once. This kid just has to bring this up. Is

and behold, Shirly replied, “Yes, I don’t like guys much older than

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