I Walked Away Seven Years Too Late But Right on Time novel Chapter 265

The Harvest Moon Festival arrived just a few days after his birthday, followed immediately by the long Columbus Day Weekend. Harold simply decided to take a few extra days off.

Gwen and Jason's son was having his one-month moon party on the day of the festival, and Sophie's entire family turned up in full force to celebrate little Leo.

George was usually the life of the party, talking a mile a minute the more people there were, but today his smiles felt forced. He was still talking a lot, but his usual charm and humor had taken a massive nosedive.

Looking at Jason's father and his wife, and then at Harold and Sarah, George couldn't bring himself to drink alcohol. Instead, he chugged cup after cup of hot tea, letting the bitter liquid stew in his stomach until it turned sour.

That afternoon, Sarah was scheduled to perform at a nursing home. Harold was going with her, and George insisted on tagging along.

Mia pouted. "Grandpa George promised to take me to the movies."

Noticing how her father's posture immediately slumped the moment the guests dispersed, Gwen said to Mia, "Let your dad take you. Grandpa George is a little tired today."

Jason was hesitant to leave Gwen and Leo alone and was about to ask Mia if they could reschedule when Gavin chimed in. "Go spend time with Mia. I'll drive Gwen and Leo home."

After Gavin dropped Gwen and Leo off at their door, Sophie announced she was staying behind to keep Gwen company. She told Gavin to take Ethan and head home first.

"I haven't had a proper heart-to-heart with her since she went into postpartum recovery. Today is our designated best friends' day."

Only after Leo had finished his bottle and fallen asleep did Sophie finally ask Gwen, "Is George upset about something?"

"My dad's late-in-life romance hit a wall. Bea's son refuses to bless the marriage."

"Why?" Sophie asked, utterly confused. If her mother wanted to remarry, she would support it unconditionally.

"It's complicated. Older folks have way less freedom when it comes to marriage. You have to weigh the financial impact and constantly worry about the kids' feelings."

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