Chapter 314

I instinctively took a step back. “Gregory…” I murmured.

He glanced at me, his emotions brewing under the surface, and muttered tersely. “Get out”

Then, he knelt to pick up the shattered pieces with his bare hands carefully and deliberately.

Feeling sorry, I quickly knelt to help him. “I’m sorry. I…,”

Without lifting his head, he repeated coldly, “I told you to get out.”

*Jane, let’s just go.” Molly took my hand, and we left, softly closing the door behind us. Once outside, she explained, “That piggy bank was his treasure. He took it everywhere and never let anyone touch it.”

“He…” I felt a pang of guilt, wanting to make it right. “Do you know where I can buy another one? I’ll replace it.”

“You can’t.” Molly shook her head. “It was a birthday gift from Lilliana. She pleaded with Ramona to bring in a potter to specifically create it for him. She said the rabbit represented herself, wanting to always be with him.”

I fell silent, understanding Gregory’s attachment. “No wonder he cherished it so much.”

family and my brother adored Lilliana. They probably would have been married

adding a hint of mystery, “Jane, do you know when he would add

Curious, I asked, “When?”

still kept the habit

coin inside! When I asked him about it, he denied it. But that’s just like him. I’ve never seen him cry over anything, even when he was all bruised up. So, I guess he must save a coin whenever

traced the palm of my hand. “Do you have a photo

recalling the scattered coins, I could hardly imagine how Gregory had coped all these years.

nodded. “Yeah,

you send it to

social media. He posted it

I nodded. “Okay.”

I finished speaking, Gregory came out, unfazed, though his eyes

still there, his eyelashes fluttered momentarily before his gaze returned

“Yeah…

swig, his Adam’s apple bobbing slightly. Finally, with his inherently cold demeanor, he quipped, “So, you know how to apologize,

Gregory have his moment. “Yes, it’s my fault. Mr. Ford,

smirked noncommittally. “Depends on

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