Chapter 82

A classmate glanced over at him curiously, “Are you looking for her for something?”

Brandon just shook his head, “Nope.”

“Thanks.”

After murmuring another quick thank you, Brandon looked up, scanning the sparsely filled seats in the classroom, reminiscing about the times he’d come here to find her engrossed in a book in the corner.

That evening, Brandon was on the flight back to West district.

He drove himself to the airport, solo. Leaving the hotel, he bumped into Daniel and Patricia, fellow guests there.

double–take at

Patricia called out in surprise, then approached him with a beaming smile, “Where are you off to? Mr. Frost’s family is planning a get–together, and you haven’t seen

he hadn’t heard a thing, his handsome face as impassive

smile faltered into

Brandon had always been lukewarm towards her. Not rebellious to the point of denying her

Brandon over–after all, he wasn’t her biological son, and not meddling suited her just fine.

easy with what she had to offer. Her plan had been to elevate her status through education, to mingle with

university, and later landed a job with the Starlight

already well–established by then. Patricia’s stellar performance at work caught Daniel’s attention, and she was soon working closely with him. But

needed a mother figure. Daniel saw in Patricia the perfect blend of warmth and patience, so soon after meeting, they

was convenience. A cushy

her married life. Knowing how much Brandon meant to Daniel and his grandfather, she went out

had always been resistant to her efforts. While not outright confrontational, he maintained a polite distance.

her position in the family was solidified, she wouldn’t have to keep playing nice with Brandon. But Daniel continued to spoil Brandon, even willing to clash with her for his son’s sake. Patricia’s concessions were all for maintaining her comfortable life, so she

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