Chapter 341 341: Right now, just make Larson's project a success.

Stefan stood near the balcony railing when he felt a presence behind him. He didn't turn, since he knew who it was.

When Nancy approached him, he inquired, "Did they leave already?"

Stefan had already observed the car pulling away, but his mother's words confirmed his suspicions.

"They did, and I believe we won't see them again after today," Stefan observed the melancholy in her tone.

"Are you sad because they won't come again?" he said, watching his mother shake her head.

"No, but the way it all ended wasn't something I imagined."

Nancy never wanted Marcus to be separated from his only family. Whenever Marcus and his parents disagreed, Nancy would try to explain the situation to him, and he would agree to give them another chance. However, after today, Nancy felt that there was nothing she could do to repair the relationship.

"I suppose this was inevitable one day, but I still hoped we received the blessing of our elders in happiness."

Nancy, having lost her parents a few years ago, took it upon herself to care for Marcus' parents as a way to fill the void. However, it's possible that she failed to recognize the importance of keeping certain things private.

Regardless of his disappointment, Stefan grasped Nancy's intended message.

"And what about Dad? I am sure he must be starving because of me," Stefan inquired, well aware of his father's behavior in such situations.

"He won't be starving, but by now he must be busy enjoying his drink," replied Nancy.

whiskey, a habit that was even more painful than smoking. So Stefan decided to join

as well." After we both lost our appetites due to the same person," Stefan laughed as

get wasted, though," Nancy advised

discovered his father sipping his drink at the small bar, but to his surprise, someone had also poured him another

you expecting me?" he said, joining his father and scooping up

were coming. After all, we're both upset with the same person, and only those who are hurt can truly understand their pain. Marcus' joke was

but isn't that something we've grown accustomed to?" Stefan asked. Stefan took

for real," Marcus said as he swallowed the entire

"Slow down, old man."

as an old man? I am still young and

continue to inflict harm on yourself, it is possible that you will not develop those wrinkles beneath your

noticed how his father's eyes became somber. But he did not stop

Aunt Janet is bothering you, Dad. You've never been this persistent," he inquired, attempting to see through his father's blank

to learn more about Jedrick,

his aunt's

his father knew, but his

speak up, Stefan approached him in the hopes that he would

sole reason he felt compelled to stop his father from harming his only friend,

need to know," Marcus replied

if you allow me. You simply need to open up, Dad. Maybe I can help you," Stefan insisted,

his mind, he didn't want them to add to his stress, and when it came to his sister, he couldn't afford to

just make Larson's project a success. I need us to be in his excellent books." Marcus

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