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?”

say? It’s not like I have

chuckled, “He insulted you to your face, and you’re not mad at him, but you’re mad at me for not letting you see

that Mark truly has

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lack even the basic courtesy of

“And what about me?”

been lounging on the beanbag rubbing his belly

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

me, “Is

be bothered to

uncle

tugged at his shirt, adopting a mature tone,

replied, “Wasn’t it because

“Nope.”

“Then why?”

like you, bad at

for girls not to like

seeing Gregory pinch his cheek, “Who’s

mean, mom would get upset. Ike has eyes and ears; I

“Little devil.” Gregory laughed.

“Uncle, can I sleep over at Jane’s tonight? I want to sleep

stories.”

glanced at

she said it’s

to Jane.”

into a smile,

can wash up by yourself,

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the bathroom, excited, even

sound of running water filled the

balcony, Gregory’s index finger hooked around my little finger from behind. He gently swayed my finger, his voice

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