Chapter 154

Joshua added, "No. I don't like that." After a moment of hesitation, Alexander typed two words. "Black cat." "Why a black cat?" "I like wearing black. You can't see the fur when it sheds." Everyone knew Alexander was sick, so Chester and Joshua decided to visit and have dinner with him that evening. They came fully masked and gloved, clearly worried about being infected by him. Alexander hadn't gone to the hospital—he was recovering at home. But seeing how cautious they were, it still stung a little. "What's with you two? Is this necessary?" "Please understand—I have a daughter. Getting sick isn't an option," Chester said politely, making it hard to argue. Balancing his bowl as he edged further away, Joshua added, "Sorry, work's too busy. I can't afford to be down." Alexander could only shake his head and laugh. Just then, his phone rang. It was Ryan. "You're all together? I can't make it—I'm overseas." "Mm." "No one's begging you to come." "Well, Alexander, why don't you