Chapter 352

Felix knew his grandpa was doing it on purpose, but he didn't press for answers. Sure enough, it didn't take long before the old man started talking on his own, laying everything about Claire out in full detail. From her recent back-and-forth between the hospital and her business meetings, to the new studio her company was setting up—he didn't miss a thing. As for Claire's casual line about being "busy prepping for dating," that was pretty clearly just a throwaway line to brush him off. Felix just gave a low "mm" in response, his face unreadable, and didn't comment much more. The ride back was quiet. Once they'd arrived at the Fields' place, Felix didn't stick around. Dropped off the stuff in the villa's foyer and was ready to bounce. A lazy, mocking voice rang out from the living room: "Some kids are just beyond help, huh? Walk into the house like a mute, don't even greet people. What's all that schooling even for?" Felix paused mid-stride, originally thinking of just walking off, but