Chapter 417

The strange reactions piqued Fred's curiosity. He realized there must be something going on that he was unaware of. But in this setting, he refrained from directly addressing his suspicions. Instead, he turned his attention to Patrick, his expression growing stern. He vented his frustration at Patrick. Fred snorted and said, "Why are you here again? What is it this time?" Although this question was straightforward, it was somewhat difficult to answer. Fred knew his son very well and was aware of certain things he did privately, though he preferred not to speak about them. Furthermore, Patrick's visit always seemed purposeful, and this time would likely be no exception, so his tone wasn't particularly gentle. Patrick seemed too tired to come up with an excuse. He gave his son a look, and Caleb immediately understood what was expected. "Grandpa, I heard Tiff had returned, so I thought I'd visit. The previous incident with Charlie was a bit unpleasant. I've been feeling uneasy ab