“What? We’re busy dad. You know, we’re going to have dinner with some of Boss’s friends. Why don’t you come with us instead?” asked the first sister in law.
She then turned to look at Francis before saying, “Fran, Jazz, both of you can run along now. You don’t have to waste any more time here, and remember to be on your best behavior when your leader arrives!”
Francis and his colleagues nodded immediately. They knew how important the event was. After glaring at Gerald one final time, Francis left with his colleagues.
As for Queeny, she had been quietly observing Gerald the entire time.
Just a while ago, everyone was making fun of Gerald. Some were even openly insulting him. However, Queeny knew better since she was already aware that Gerald had quite a bit of influence in the attraction. Back in the day, Gerald would’ve just lowered his head in embarrassment. Now, however, he was smiling. He had been smiling the entire time.
‘How is he so confident now? Where did all this confidence even come from?’
‘Could Gerald really be a powerful figure now?’
These were the thoughts swimming in Queeny’s mind. Queeny had been very uneasy since the day she last met Gerald. She just couldn’t put her finger on why. She was simply afraid of hearing any more about Gerald, thus she hadn’t told her parents anything regarding the incident.
However, after hearing Gerald say that he was celebrating his birthday here, she was now growing more and more worried by the second.
“Hmm? Mr. Winters? It really is you!” called out an old, husky voice from behind them. Gerald turned to see who had spoken, and he saw an old man. Behind him, followed a family of four.
“Waxham! I didn’t expect to see you here!” exclaimed Mr. Winters excitedly.
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