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

and you’re not mad at him, but you’re mad at

“It’s just that Mark truly has helped me

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want to lack even the

“And what about me?”

had been lounging on the beanbag rubbing his belly

a small voice, “Don’t be jealous, Greg. Jane said the

frowned at me, “Is

be bothered

uncle heard

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

it because he was too

“Nope.”

“Then why?”

like you, bad at

for girls not to like you. Girls like boys who can

but laugh, seeing Gregory pinch his cheek, “Who’s been filling your

looked up, “Every time dad was mean, mom would get upset. Ike has eyes and ears; I can see for

“Little devil.” Gregory laughed.

ventured, “Uncle, can I sleep over at Jane’s tonight? I want to sleep with her and listen to her

stories.”

at me, “That’s

it’s

to Jane.”

curled into

wash up by yourself,

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the bathroom, excited, even singing

sound of running water filled the

to work on the balcony, Gregory’s index finger hooked around my little finger from behind. He gently swayed my finger,

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