Chapter 162
Louis Frost from the Frost family was treating them today, and he specifically asked Daniel and Patricia
toe over for a bite. He wanted Brandon to join too, but Brandon turned him down, saying he was
mmed with work.
Patricia had just settled into her seat at the restaurant where Louis was picking up the tab when she
got hit with ayoff email from HR. And it wasn’t the usual pink slip – they straight-up gave her the
boot.
When Patricia saw the email, she spaced out for a good while. Losing a job was small potatoes
compared to the embarrassment of getting axed like that.
Patricia didn’t know if the email was stedpany-wide or if it was just a personal p in the face.
The thought of the wholepany knowing made her scalp tingle with dread.
Louis, seeing something was off, asked with concern, “What’s up? You look like you’ve seen a ghost.”
Daniel, already seated, looked up too, wondering what was going on.
Patricia squashed the butterflies in her stomach, forced a smile, and said, “It’s nothing.”
Then she casually stashed her phone away as if it was all cool.
Louis, relieved to see her looking normal again, chuckled, “As long as you’re good.”
Meanwhile, he couldn’t help but crane his neck toward the door, “What’s up with Brandontely? Every
time I call, he’s busy. Can’t seem to spare a day.”
Danielughed, “Just the usualpany grind. You know him. The kid’s all work and no y. It’s not
just you. Even trying to get him home for dinner is like pulling teeth.”
“Ynda’s just the same,” Louis said, looking at Martin’s dad, Gary, “Isn’t sheing over?”
Gary nodded, “Yeah, busy with work, so she’s noting.”
Louis couldn’t help but shake his head, then his gaze drifted to Marian, who was happily engrossed in
her phone, “That’s why girls are better. They actually spend time with their old folks.”
Marian, sensing she was the center of attention again, looked up, bewildered, “What? Why’s everyone
staring at me?”
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“Just singing your praises,” Louisughed, not minding herck of manners one bit.
He doted on his granddaughter who was willing toe home.
Marian offered a lukewarm smile and dove back into her phone, oblivious to the others still watching
her.
Daniel nced at Marian.
It had been a while since Marian returned, but Daniel hadn’t had a chance to meet her.
Two years back, when they all visited Wye City with the Frost family, Marian was resistant and there
was no chance to chat.
She was willing to return this time, but whenever Daniel dropped by to visit the Frost family, either she
wasn’t home or she wasn’t in the mood to meet anyone, so he never got the chance.
Now that he finally saw her in person, Daniel felt a mix of gratitude and relief, like the universe was
finally paying off for his patience.
He always had a soft spot and gratitude for the little girl who kept Brandonpany in his childhood.
Back then, after the death of his mother, Brandon turned into a loner, shunning everyone, even his
beloved grandpa couldn’t coax him out of it – only Ynda managed to.
She’d stick to him like glue, neverining, barely talking, just quietly keeping himpany.
She’d sit with him on the rooftop, staring at the night sky when he needed to zone out, or she’d skip
meals with him when he refused to eat; when he’d cry secretly, she’d be right there, tearing up
alongside him. And when he finally felt like eating, she’d quietly bring him food, her eyes sparkling with
joy and surprise as she watched him eat.
The adults were all too busy to tend to Brandon’s emotional needs.
Daniel was grateful to Ynda for being there quietly beside Brandon during that tough year-plus when
he was mourning his mother.
It’s a shame such a sweet girl didn’t get the kindness she deserved from fate, getting separated from
her family so young.
Who knows if she was treated well all these years.
Looking at the indifferent face of Marian, Daniel felt a pang of sorrow and couldn’t help but crack a
smile, asking her.
“Ynda, do you still remember me?”