When George saw Monica and Candice come in, he quickly put away his diary, and the redness in his eyes instantly disappeared.
"Are you thinking of your mother again?" Monica teased.
She used a casual tone that did not sound like she was provoking or mocking him, so it would not expose George's weakness and embarrass him.
He said, "No."
In an instant, he returned to that cold and aloof George.
Monica did not expose him. Instead, she changed the topic. "How's the injury on your leg? Has it recovered?"
"It's recovered," George replied.
"Why are you still in a wheelchair?" Monica raised her eyebrows.
"I'm lazy."
Monica looked at George speechlessly. "I give full marks for that answer."
"I heard you're pregnant." George looked at Monica.
"Yes, I am, with twins. Aren't I impressive?" Monica pointed at her flat belly, clearly a little smug.
