Chapter 24: The True Treasure in Life Is Growing Together
Chapter 24: The True Treasure in Life Is Growing Together
"Uncle Bolton, I heard this apartment is owned by you and not rented. Is that true?"
Lance glanced at the glass of water on the table, showing no intention of touching it. Mr. Bolton kept waiting expectantly for him to take a sip, ready to confirm his point with something like, "See? Didn’t I tell you? The tap water here is odorless and even sweet!"
Lance needed to change the subject, and when he spoke, he chose a topic Mr. Bolton couldn’t ignore.
Bolton’s lips curled into an uncontrollable smile. The tension in his facial muscles, meant to keep a serious expression, broke down into a less formal grin. His desire for Lance to validate his claims about the tap water was forgotten.
“Gerald told you about that?”
“It seems you two really are close friends!”
He took a deep breath, his tone carrying a subtle sense of pride, as if to say, Well, since you’ve found out, I might as well admit it.
“Yes, that’s right. I own this apartment.”