Chapter 322



Hearing Dustin's words, I couldn't help but picture Conrad's rebellious days back in high school, the epitome of carefree youth.

I once thought he'd always be that way, but at some point, he changed, and so did the path we walked together.

It just goes to show, the future is a mystery.

"Conrad also made me promise to look after mom and dad, and you," Dustin's voice grew heavier, "He even said that if you ever get married, I should let him know. He wants to personally send his blessings."

His words left me feeling choked up and pretty annoyed. After all his drama, making everyone think he was at his wit's end, turns out he was just laying low somewhere.

"Doesn't sound like he's settling his final affairs," I bit back, a bit too harshly.

Dustin murmured, "Maybe he's got his reasons, his own struggles."

and kids at home, career soaring, what struggles could he possibly have? Is he indulging in some sort of existential

a grudge against him, aren't you?" Dustin speculated that my sarcastic remarks were just unresolved feelings I had for Conrad.

few seconds, "Is it that easy to let

what Ernest had analyzed,

he had moved on from me. But that wasn't a question

your plan, Dustin?" I shifted

"Huh?" He seemed puzzled.

Conrad off to who knows where, leaving everything behind, what

he understood, "Mom, dad,

take care

for the company... I'll manage it until

knew Ernest was spot

striving to be top of his class, seeking our parents' approval through his

he comes back, returning to the company might not be an

not for the years of affection he's shown me, I'd have said it

"You think I'm involved in

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