Chapter 962

”Why? Mr. Lane and his family have been really good friends to us.” Fia did not understand why Conrad did not seem pleased to hear her wanting to invite the Lanes over. Conrad looked at her dejectedly. “I just don’t like our circle getting muddled with too many people.” “The Lanes are good people,” Fia said as she felt bad for her husband. He grew up in a family that taught him to be wary of people, making it difficult for him to truly befriend anyone. “It’s not just Mary. Many mothers would do the same if they were in her shoes. She nags and complains to Mr. Lane because she loves her son. And Mr. Lane trusts you too. That’s why he talks about his predicament with you.” Fia kept talking to Conrad, hoping to help him see a clearer picture behind Mary and Tyler’s actions. “This is not something to worry about, Conrad. This means that you’ve made a good friend—a friend who trusts you with his heart. And you’ll make even more friends from now on.” Conrad gazed into her starry, bea