PopularNovelThe news that the property next door was purchased with plans to turn it into a playground had been the talk of
the neighborhood, but that wasn't what was preoccupying my mind. It was my mom's decision to move out,
givingand Gregory sspace.
| remembered leaving earlier today, noticing something off about my mom's expression. | had been too rushed
to dive deeper into it, and now, it felt even more awkward to bring up. Christine cto my rescue, "Having
your own space is crucial, regardless of the relationship. It's important."
"And with the property next door now ours, | can swing by with the kids. If it gets late, | can just crash there,
catch up with Bella on the latest gossip, living the dream."
My mom chuckled, "You can't survive on gossip alone, | don't know why you're so fond of it."
Christine raised an eyebrow, "It's the perfect side dish."
My mom, with a loving shake of her head, replied, "Alright, I'll serve you two more dishes of gossip tonight to
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtsatisfy your appetite."
Christine, linking her arm with mine, whispered reassuringly, "Don't take this too much to heart."
"People have their habits. Sharing space because of the kids is one thing, but even the best of relationships need
a bit of breathing room. This solution is perfect, the best of both worlds." "I wish | could find someone as
thoughtful as your Gregory."
Her words did putat ease.
My mom had initially wanted to spend more twith us, but the need to giveand Gregory our space had
driven her to decide on living alone. It didn't sit well with me.
Now, with her just next door, the physical distance was there without the emotional distance. It felt right.
However, the idea of building a playground in our backyard seemed a bit over the top.
The community's amenities were top-notch, with plenty of play areas for kids. We didn't really need one at home.
After dinner, | brought this up with Gregory.
Wrapping his arms aroundas we headed to our room, he said, "This is mom's way of showing she cares. We
shouldn't stop her."
"You wouldn't want to upset her, right?"
| was speechless at his reasoning.
Gregory, ever the moral compass, added, "Seeing mom happy, doing these things, forgetting the mishap from
before, and truly relaxing isn't that what you wanted for her? She's content now."
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"...Always the empathetic one," | teased, pinching him playfully only to be swiftly pinned down on the bed.
"Is this a hint?" he teased back, sealing my protest with a kiss.
Meanwhile, Christine was in high spirits, hitting a local bar for sdrinks.
When Clarence heard Dailey was in town, he immediately showed up spotting Christine and assuming she was
there for the sreason. "Why not head straight up? Dailey's already in the private room*
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmChristine was puzzled, "Why would | go up there just because Mr. Clarkson is in the private room?"
Clarence scratched his head, "Isn't
this meet-up your doing? With your sister's birthday and the kids' day around the corner, not to mention Greg's
proposal plans. Shouldn't you be discussing the arrangements?"
Christine was at a loss for words at Clarence's misunderstanding, "How did you even find out?"
"It's no secret, a happy occasion," Clarence said, "I'm here to help out. | might talk a lot, but | know better than
to spill everything."
What else could Christine say but, "Mr. Clarence, please go ahead and discuss with Mr. Clarkson. I'm family; the
proposal isn't forto meddle in."
Clarence, still confused, asked, "Are you and Dailey not on speaking terms?"
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"We have nothing to fight about," Christine quickly denied.
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