Chapter 179

I had a hunch that there was more to the Larson family than met the eye, but it didn’t feel right to pry into their affairs, especially with Kathy, someone I had just met.

Hesitating a bit, I shook my head. “Sorry, I can’t get involved. Mark has his reasons to stand by, and as his friend, all I can do is support

him.”

To harbor feelings for someone for two decades while keeping a cool head, he must’ve considered every angle. It wasn’t my place to interfere.

Kathy’s expression didn’t sour, and she asked with an even tone, “Aren’t you curious who he’s fond of?”

I answered, “He’ll tell me when he’s ready.”

It meant he didn’t want me to know if he hadn’t told me yet. I also felt that in friendship, it was okay to have our secrets. There was nothing wrong with that.

he graduated, my grandma hoped he’d take over the family business early on as Bryant did.

you know why?” she

me back to reality.

it.

Mark stepped before me, his tone thick with wariness and anger. “Kathy, who gave you the permission

going

wouldn’t eat anyone.” Mark scoffed sarcastically, “But I wouldn’t put it

voice, “If you drag Jane into this again, don’t blame me for

me, “Ms. Webster, I might need your

my hand. Under Mark’s suspicious gaze, she calmly said,

best.” Mark didn’t appreciate the gesture, grabbing my arm and leading me away

noticed the bloodstains visible through his white shirt on

got into

hesitated before asking, “The person who… hit you

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