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?”

to say? It’s not like I

you to your face, and you’re not mad at

I pursed my lips, “It’s just that Mark truly has helped me a lot,

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to lack even

“And what about me?”

had been lounging on the beanbag rubbing his

“Don’t be jealous, Greg. Jane said the other guy was a

frowned at me, “Is

couldn’t be

uncle heard it

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

replied, “Wasn’t it because he

“Nope.”

“Then why?”

he was like

of frustration, “That’s normal for girls not to like

Gregory pinch his cheek, “Who’s

Ike looked up, “Every time dad was mean, mom would get upset. Ike has eyes

“Little devil.” Gregory laughed.

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

stories.”

glanced at

it’s

to Jane.”

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

up by yourself, you can

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into the bathroom, excited, even singing

of

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, “Am I really

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