True Fated Marriage (Grace and Heinz) novel Chapter 291

"Sometimes I really don't get you," Grace said with bewilderment. "I'll bring Alice and Little Gary along then. I'll treat your mother to a nice meal."

"Are you looking down on me?" Tyler smiled and said, "As a man, how could I allow you to do that?"

"You just said that you're against male chauvinism." Grace took the opportunity to refute him with his point of view.

Tyler was stunned. He shook his head and laughed, "Well, my mother for sure wouldn't allow it. She insisted it's her treat."

Over the years that she had known him, Grace knew that Tyler was a trustworthy friend. He was not the kind who would take advantage of others.

She sighed and said, "I can afford to treat you once. You don't have to be courteous, you know?"

With a deep look in his eyes, Tyler said, "You have a child to raise. If not, I'd happily accept it."

Grace suddenly thought of something and said, "By the way, I've always wanted to ask you something."

"Go ahead," Tyler said.

"Had Little Gary been learning video games from you?" She suspected that Alice alone would not suffice to turn Little Gary into a gamer who could earn money just by playing video games.

"Er..." Tyler paused for a moment and looked at her, seemingly not wanting to admit it.

"Be honest, I won't blame you," Grace said.

"Well, it was me who taught him," Tyler said with a smile. "He is very smart and talented. In fact, I didn't need to teach him much. He got the hang of it easily."

"So it's really you," Grace frowned. "Of all things, why did it have to be video games?"

"Huh?" Tyler was startled by her expression. "Didn't you say you wouldn't blame me? Why are you turning your back on me now?"

Grace stared at him furiously and said, "Little Gary is still so young, his eyes haven't even developed fully. Such an early exposure to blue light is not good for his eyes."

"I understand you're worried, but Little Gary is not an ordinary kid. You shouldn't judge him by your own standards. I can assure you that he knows what he is doing," Tyler said.

"What does he know?" Grace asked. "Do you know that the money he makes from the games is much more than what Alice and I earned?"

"Isn't that good?" Tyler laughed. "He could have fun and make money at the same time. How nice is that?" "Tyler Henley!" Grace cried out.

Tyler burst into laughter and said, "What's wrong with you, woman? You should be happy, but your reaction seems like it's the end of the world."

"He's too young," she said. "I'm worried that getting exposed to money at his age would not be the best for him."

"Nonsense!” Tyler shook his head. "Those who can't even grasp what money is even if they're grown adults are nothing but spoiled brats. Little Gary's fine. Don't concern yourself."

Grace sighed and said, "I know, Little Gary has always been a good boy. But you might not understand the concern I have as a mom."

"You're thinking too much." Tyler gulped down the last of his coffee and said, "What's there to worry about? Things will turn out fine."

"That's my son," Grace said. "Raising a child alone had surely made me anxious."

"Grace." Tyler walked towards her and put down his cup. He clasped her shoulders with both hands, and looked into her eyes seriously.

She was startled. "Yes?"

"You're too tense," Tyler said. "Is it because of Heinz Jones?"

She was taken by surprise and reached out to block Tyler's arm. "Cut it out. You must be joking."

"You're lying." Tyler's eyes flickered with excitement. "Do you think I can't see through it? That man looks so much like Little Gary. If they stand next to each other, you could easily tell that they are father and son."