Chapter 82

Beck looked at Trevor, paused briefly, and then accepted the offered glass. “Thanks.”

The two clinked their glasses and started chatting while sipping their drinks.

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After a while, Trevor gave Beck a second glance.

Beck raised his eyebrows. “What is it?”

Miles interjected, “You’re acting a little off today.”

Trevor chuckled softly, silently agreeing with Miles‘ observation.

Beck remained calm, and his tone sounded flat as he retorted, “Am I?”

Miles raised an eyebrow. “Aren’t you?”

Beck took a small sip of his drink without responding.

Just then, someone approached to greet them, cutting the conversation short.

left, Beck checked the time. Worried that Shanice might be hungry, he was about to head over to her when she and Jordyn returned

I have one of those little cakes

were many foods she couldn’t eat. Beck said, “Sit

“Okay,” Shanice replied obediently.

whatever she wanted. She grabbed a plate of food

patted her head affectionately.

nearby, eating, Wynn, who had found something she

it happily.

up at Wynn with curiosity and then turned to Jordyn, asking, “Jo, isn’t this lady your

an abrupt silence to

froze for a moment before shaking

asked cautiously, “So, you don’t have a mother

shook her head again. “No, I do have

drawn to a crystal keychain. There

both, she couldn’t help but ask, “Shanice, could you give me one? I want to give

hesitated, clearly reluctant. “I want to give one to my

Chapter 82

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