Chapter 26 He Seems Unhappy

Jane was stunned. What am I supposed to say? Jane pursed her lips and looked at Barren at a loss. The latter seemed to have received her request for help but had no intention of helping her. Instead, Barren only said lightly, "Jane, Mom is talking to you. I need you to set the record straight, or I'm gonna be misunderstood." Barren stared at Jane with deep eyes, and there seemed to be a hint of a smile in his eyes. Jane thought, what does Barren mean? He is clearly getting me into trouble. Jane pursed her lips in a very embarrassed manner, and could only say faintly, "Mom, since Grandpa is fine, Barren and I will leave first. We are going to the movies together." Then Jane pulled Barren out, followed by Regan's voice, "Grandpa's gonna wake up instantly if he hears about your date." It was not until Jane and Barren got in the car that she released his hand. Barren turned