Chapter 31: A gem in hiding Caramel laughed. “Of course, I did. I wanted to see what you were doing and I saw you fighting those men. Why didn‘t you tell Avery the truth?” “It wouldn‘t change anything,” he insisted. “No,” Caramel shook her head.” It would have changed a lot. Maybe her parents won‘t stop seeing you as completely useless.” Grey regarded her for a moment. Caramel was too inquisitive and knows more than what she was supposed to know. If someone like Caramel could recognize Max, then it would be dangerous for her to know the real Grey.

“I am completely useless. I don‘t really fit for Avery and we are only together because of some circumstances,” he argued.” Though, I‘m trying my best to be good for her.”

She observed him for a moment.” Is there something you don‘t want to tell me? What are you hiding, Grey?”

Grey cleared his throat meaningfully. “I learned some things in the street after all. Actually, it was the only thing I could do well. I wanted to survive on the street and so, hence that,” he lied and looked away.

“Alright,” she stood, “I will leave now. Let‘s talk some other day,” she smiled and walked out of the hospital.

Grey wondered why she was so curious.

“The good for nothing is still here? I thought he left already,” Emma lashed out suddenly.

and Avery walked nearer. It seemed like Benjamin went to see the

in my car and I will never let you ride in Avery‘s car,” Emma informed and turned

out of the hospital and released a sigh. He knew he

are you still doing here?” Benjamin

already,”

to have understood the situation. He sighed and stretched out a car key.” That‘s Avery‘s car. Ride in that,” and

be considerate, especially most of the time. Grey entered the car and decided to call Aphrodite. He might not have the time to call her when he arrives home. Aphrodite picked up after the Software update ready to Instally or I will kill the caller!” She muttered in a scary voice. It seemed like she

your name.” “Not anymore, Grey. The world has changed since you left. I am Aphrodite to the world now, just as you are supposed to be Hercules,” she explained. Grey nodded to that. The world has really changed. He had never for once suspected that his father was a mafia boss or if he would be one soon. The past weeks have been like a dream for him. And he still

Can you come over to my place now?” Grey thought about it quickly and decided it was a bad idea. “I‘m married, Novia. It will be disrespectful to leave home at this time of the

smiled at her

suggested. He could feel her nod.” That‘s fine. You are

a friend, then? Even that is difficult!” Grey laughed again.” You don‘t need to do that. We have a lot to catch up with

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