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.

a double–take at the sight of

out in surprise, then approached him with a beaming smile, “Where are you off to? Mr. Frost’s family is planning a

a thing, his handsome face as impassive as

smile faltered into

Brandor’s stepmom, she felt she’d done her part raising him from a boy to a man, but Brandon had always been lukewarm towards her. Not

wasn’t her biological son, and not meddling suited her just fine. But she had married a rich

of a mundane life just for a meager paycheck. But Patricia knew bagging a well–off match wasn’t easy with what she had to offer.

landed a job with the Starlight

was soon working closely with him. But what really got her noticed was her gentle, sensible demeanor

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

love–it was convenience. A cushy life was what she wanted,

any mess in her married life. Knowing

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

that once Brandon’s grandfather passed and 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 didn’t

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