Chapter 493

After William asked, both his mom and Marcus looked at him like he’d grown another head. Their expressions said everything—speechless. Letting out a heavy sigh, William raked a hand down his face, really not in the mood for this anymore. Without another word, he stood up and headed upstairs. Behind him, his mother called out, “Tuesday night at Rongji Restaurant. I’ve set you up with someone. Your aunt’s busy that day, so Marcus will go with you.” The lights glittered downstairs, but William felt completely drained. He gave a silent wave of acknowledgment without turning around. … William reached the second floor, pushed open the master bedroom door, and sprawled straight out on the bed. He didn’t bother turning on the lights. Just lay there in the dark, listening to a car starting in the courtyard. That’d be his mom and Marcus on their way out. His mind was a mess. He thought about lighting a cigarette but didn’t even have the energy for that. After lying in frustration for a while, he