CHAPTER 38
Author: Ace Wolf
last update2026-04-30 16:03:38

I heard him let out a loud laugh, the kind that was filled with both mockery and irritation.

I did not need to turn around to know the expression on his face.

I could already imagine the smug tilt of his lips, the arrogance in his posture as he glanced at Sonia.

“Sonia, honestly,” he began, his voice filled with sarcasm, “you should really have a little pity on the poor boy.”

I stood still listening, though I did not turn immediately. I listened.

Sonia did not respond at once, but Greg contin
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