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.”

then, but my family and my brother adored Lilliana. They probably would have been married if it

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

Curious, I asked, “When?”

surprised to hear someone still

about it,

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

Gregory had coped all these years. After breaking something that meant too much to him, I had to find a way to

“Yeah, I

you

check my brother’s social media. He

I nodded. “Okay.”

speaking, Gregory came out, unfazed, though his eyes betrayed a faint,

momentarily before his gaze returned to its usual casual indifference.

“Yeah… I wanted to

grabbed a soda from the fridge, twisted the cap off, and took a swig, his Adam’s apple bobbing slightly. Finally, with his inherently cold demeanor, he quipped, “So, you know how

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

smirked noncommittally. “Depends on

murmured, “Okay then, I’ll let you get back to your mood. I’m heading home,

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