Brian only allowed Molly to go out because he knew that she would be going to the concert with Shirley tonight. The concert would be over by 10:00 p.m., so Molly would be back home before 11:00.
Eric smirked. He knew how wise and crafty Brian was. He really liked to keep everything under his control.
But lately, Brian also seemed to allow Molly to do more and more things her way. Eric wondered how Brian would treat Molly and Becky after Becky's return.
Eric was a bit envious as he thought about it. When he entered the study, Brian was on the phone with someone.
"When will you come over?" Brian asked the person on the other end. He wore a relaxed, sly expression on his face. Those who knew Brian well knew that he only showed such expression when he talked to his family.
Eric sat down in the chair opposite to Brian, his legs crossed. He picked up a pen from the desk and fiddled with it. Without saying anything, he waited for Brian to hang up the call.
When Brian was done, Eric asked,"When is Uncle Richie coming over?" He was certain that it was Brian's father who had called him.
"After Shirley comes back from the concert," Brian replied in a nonchalant tone.
Eric shook his head, smiling. "I really feel sorry for Uncle Richie. He was so sulky, but he still let Shirley go to the concert to make her happy."
of Brian's lips curved up slightly. He understood his
at hand on QY Island?" Brian asked Eric, while calmly fixing his eyes
said,"I think it is interesting. I want to
try to be careful and don't go too far or be reckless about it,"
everything in place for me in advance. I don't think I have anything to worry
Eric's words were laid-back, Brian realized that
to meddle in Eric's business, but after the change on QY Island's political
do you plan on going to
hold of that urban wasteland!" Eric looked at
come back to him. He had given her and himself a deadline. If she still wasn't back by the end of the year, he would give up on
together. Her behavior had become so unrestrained just because Brian
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Molly changed into casual clothes. She chose to wear a down coat and a knitted hat along with it. She carried a
rather take a walk since it
gave her an envelope with a credit card and some money
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