Just off the phone, Gregory''s message was crystal clear to rence. Gregory was off the market! rence wondered which luckydy had managed to snag Gregory, making him forget his old me and fall for her instead. But, in the grand scheme of things, that detail was minor. Ever since that drama two years ago, their tight-knit group had been rooting for Gregory to move on and embrace a fresh start. And now, it seemed they had their wish. Whoever this new girl was, in their eyes, she must be something special to have won Gregory over!


    rence was determined to clear any hurdles for Gregory and Jane, ensuring no misunderstandings cropped up between her and Gregory because of Jane. Christine was in disbelief, even more shocked than rence, "What did you say? He''s got a girlfriend now??" Just half an hour ago, Jane had asked her to head over first with Ike, leaving her to have a one-on-one with Gregory at Elmwood Vis. And now, rence was telling her Gregory had a girlfriend. What was going on???


    Her savvy-in-love bestie had been swept off her feet! Completely taken in by Gregory. Seeing her reaction, rence grew even more smug, "Surprised, huh? I''m just saying, you better take that little rascal with you and leave before it gets embarrassing..." "I can leave, fine," Christine looked at him as if he were nuts, pointing at Ike, "But him too?"Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org.


    Dailey looked up from his phone, his tone indifferent. "rence, maybe wait till Gregory shows up before jumping to conclusions." "Once Gregory shows, it''ll be toote!" After all, his girlfriend would be with him. rence nced at Christine, nodding as if it were the most natural conclusion, "What else? Leave the kid here? How are we supposed to exin him to Jane? Pretend he''s Gregory''s nephew?"


    Christine felt a vengeful satisfaction, smiling, "Are you sure? What if he really is Gregory''s nephew?" Little Ike sat on the couch, big eyes blinking, legs swinging, oblivious to the adult drama unfolding. This uncle was being horribly rude. He had to let his uncle know how he was being bullied!


    rence scoffed, "Impossible,


    Gregory can''t stand kids, never keeps them around. Make up a better lie Alright then." Seeing


    rence was beyond niet


    Christine was pleased, continuing, "Anything else you want me to do? Like telling my friend not toe to this birthday party?"


    rence''s eyes widened, as if bracing for battle, "She''sing too???" He had seen this legendary old me once at Dorothy''s birthday


    party. Her features were


    individually, but together, they


    formed a perfectly bnced visage, her aura cool and detached. Any man with such an ''old me'' would find his life turned upside down. "Yeah." Christine nodded, her smile mischievous, "Maybe I should call her, tell her not toe."


    rence didn''t hesitate, "Do it, now."


    Dailey caught Christine''s eye, then nced at his overly naive brother, casually adding, "Ever thought that Gregory''s girlfriend might actually be Jane?" If Christine made that call, the naive one would be in for more than he bargained for.


    rence waspletely lost. His mind refused to entertain the possibility. The betrayal two years ago had seemingly severed all ties. He couldn''t imagine them getting back together. Gregory, with his pride, wouldn''t go back to someone Who had betrayed him...