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?”

It’s not like I

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

just that Mark truly has helped me a

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to lack even the basic courtesy of

“And what about me?”

been lounging on the beanbag rubbing his belly

voice, “Don’t be jealous, Greg. Jane

at me, “Is

couldn’t be bothered

the uncle heard

a mature tone, “Uncle, do you know why my dad got

because he was too

“Nope.”

“Then why?”

was like you, bad at

frustration, “That’s normal for girls not to

his cheek, “Who’s been filling your

would get upset. Ike has eyes and ears; I can see for

“Little devil.” Gregory laughed.

Gregory’s good mood, ventured, “Uncle, can I sleep over at Jane’s tonight? I want to

stories.”

at me, “That’s

it’s up

to Jane.”

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

up by yourself, you can stay

09:09

Ike dashed into the bathroom, excited, even

after, the sound of running water filled

bent down to pick up my sketchpad, planning to work on the balcony, Gregory’s index finger hooked around

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