章 24: Chapter 24

“For what it’s worth, I hope you find joy and peace with your boyfriend.”

“Anthony.”

“What?”

“His name is Anthony.”

Joy beamed at Vincent. “Thanks for telling me. Don’t be a stranger.”

“I won’t. I’ll keep in touch with you. I promise.”

Joy nodded. “Okay.”

Vincent left the shop without succeeding in finding the right Lunar New Year gift for Anthony, but he thought he might have discovered a new friend in Joy. He had never been close to his sister-in-law, but she had been the only one who always chatted with him during the previous reunion dinners when his parents and Victor had given him the silent treatment as if he didn’t exist. That fateful encounter at the shop with Joy might have turned their relationship around for the better. At least much stronger than before. He didn’t know for sure, but he certainly hoped so. Only time would tell if that would be the case indeed.

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