Chapter 1307

Pearl was the first to speak. "Chet, it's not like that. Your dad was just joking."

Sean looked uneasy, having been caught in the act. "Yeah, Chet. I was just having some fun with Rick."

At that moment, Chester looked unusually calm, like an adult in a child's body.

Yet, his voice was still young and frightened. "I'm sorry. I accidentally broke the glass. What are you talking about? What joke? I don't get it."

Chester tilted his head, puzzled.

It turned out he hadn't heard their earlier conversation. The other three sighed in relief.

deep breath. "It's okay, Chet. It's just a broken glass. No one's upset with you. Be careful, and stay away from the broken pieces. I'll clean it up

downstairs to hug Pearl. "Thank you, Miss Pearl. You're so kind. I was afraid you'd be

stroked his hair, her voice warm with sympathy. "Why would we be mad? It's just

voice grew quieter. "It's because my mom would hit me with a plank whenever I broke something at home." He remembered those painful times, shivering

sorrier for him. "It's alright, Chet.

this, Chester felt a mix of relief and sadness. "Thank you,

about their earlier

you're planning to take Chet abroad?" Richard smoothly

travel more for work. I don't want to leave Chet here

lit up at this news. "Yeah, Dad promised to take me abroad to see kangaroos! I've never

bad Miss Pearl can't

chuckled. "She's pregnant. She

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