Chapter 49
Tom’s deep, clear eves reflected the slightly dazed experssion on my face.
For a moment, Hell my breath falter
“Mr. White, if you also want some cherry cake, just say so. Why keep staring at the one in Grace’s hand?
Greg sudden teased, and Tom turned to glance at him. “If you know that, why don’t you get it?”
Greg posed for a moment, then burst into laughter. His teasing gaze swept over Tom until Tom couldn’t help but kick him lightly, prompting him to turn around and leave with a
watching their playful exchange, I couldn’t help but silently admire their strong bond.
When I used to see Tom with Gacin, their interactions abays seemed cold and distant I thought that was just his personality, but it seemed that was only the case when he was
with Gavin
Their relationship wasn’t as close as people made it out to be.
Thinking back, Gavin always emphasized the bond.
Once Greg walked away, I finally asked a question that had been weighing on my mind Tom, why are you helping me? Did Gavin offend you?”
Tom’s smile faded slightly, and he snorted coldly “He has offended me quite a lot.”
I was puzzled.
As far as I knew, Gavin had been trying to please Tom at all costs. After all, Tom’s background was far stronger than his. Even the so–called “twin stars” of Funvine University were more about Gavin benefiting from Tom’s influence
At that moment, Greg came back holding two cherry cakes. Noticing the change in Tom’s expression, he grinned and asked curiously, “What are you two talking abour?”
“Why are you eavesdropping Tom shot him a glance, took the cakes from his hands, and handed one to me,
Greg, empty–handed, clicked his tongue and shrugged. “You’re valuing beauty over friendship
1 sat on the side, eating the cake and watching the two bicker like childish schoolkids. I smiled in amusement.
Just then, Tom’s phone in his pocket vibrated.
His smile instantly faded when he glanced at the caller ID, and lus face grew serious. “Hello, Mom…”
Though I couldn’t hear the voice on the other end, his furrowed brows and impatient expression clearly indicated that he was being lectured.
It dawned on me that the news from the banquet would likely spread
While it might pressure Gavin into a divorce, it would drag Tors into this mess, possibly more so than Gavin himself.
A sense of unease settled in my heart
Thad been so focused on divorcing Gavin as quickly as p possible that I hadn’t considered Tom’s situation.
“I understand,” Tom responded impatiently, glancing at me before frowning. “I’m hanging up.”
“Tom, did my troubles drag you down asked anxiously, watching him
He smiled lightly. “No, it’s not your fault.”
Though he said that, I knew it wasn’t the whole truth
Thad heard Gavin mention Tom’s parents before. They were a typical military–political couple, and their relationship wasn’t good, they were bound together for the sake of family
interests
Thus, from the day of their so–called enable wedding of the century, the two became strangers living under the same root.
Tom had grown up in a military compound with his grandparents and wasn’t close to his parents.
Maybe it was because of the phone call that Tom didn’t stay long. He quickly took me and left the banquet hall.
When we got home, I immediately called Dawn and told her everything that had happened at the banquet.
“Itoldy you, Mr. White is interested in you! Dawn sald excitedly. “This is his subtle way of staking a claim!”
I sighed helplessly. “Stop making things up. I’m actually worried about this. Tum has helped me so much; should I buy lan a gift to thank him properly?”
“Of course, you should.” She nodded
“What should I buy?”
