Chapter 431

Gregory was being his usual stubborn self.

I glanced at him and sighed, “Cut it out.”

As Mark had pointed out, whether it was university or the hurdles of two years ago, he had been there to pull me through. If it hadn’t been for him rescuing me, tirelessly seeking out doctors, and introducing me to mentors that propelled my career forward, I doubt I’d have climbed out of the pit of depression so swiftly. I owed him a debt of gratitude I couldn’t repay, but I’d never forget the favor.

Besides, Mark had come over today especially to bring Snowy to me.

Gregory, acting as if he heard nothing, didn’t ease up, leaving me somewhat helpless. That’s when Mark said, “It’s fine, you stay and have dinner with them.”

With those words, he changed his shoes and left.

The moment the door closed behind him, a wave of guilt washed over me, and

I abruptly shook off Gregory’s grip, “Happy now?”

“Somewhat.”

Gregory eyed me, his tone ambiguous, “Mad at me?”

Considering Ike was still around, and his health condition, I shook my head

and replied softly, “No, let’s just eat.”

Returning to my meal, I ate in silence.

After dinner, he glanced at me, “Angry I didn’t let you see him off?”

“I told you, I’m not angry.”

“You’re not angry, yet you won’t speak?”

not like I have

mad at him, but you’re mad at me for not letting you see

I pursed my lips, “It’s just that Mark truly

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want to lack even the basic courtesy of

“And what about me?”

who had been lounging on the beanbag

Greg. Jane said the other guy was

frowned at me, “Is that

couldn’t be bothered to

the uncle heard it

answered, then tugged at his shirt, adopting a mature tone, “Uncle, do you know

replied, “Wasn’t it because he

“Nope.”

“Then why?”

like

added with a hint of frustration, “That’s normal for girls not to like you. Girls like boys who

his cheek, “Who’s been

told me.” Ike looked up, “Every time dad was mean, mom would get upset.

“Little devil.” Gregory laughed.

over at Jane’s tonight? I want to sleep with

stories.”

glanced at

she said it’s

to Jane.”

that so,” Gregory’s lips curled into a smile, gesturing towards the

wash up by yourself, you can stay

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bathroom, excited, even singing a

sound of

up my sketchpad, planning to work on the balcony, Gregory’s index finger hooked around my little finger from behind. He gently swayed my finger, his voice low,

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