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Chapter 197

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last update Last Updated: 2023-02-28 11:25:11
Stopping in her tracks, Mona turned to the side to look at Ben and asked, “He comes from a wealthy family? Tim, what does your family do?”

Tim made a face and explained to Mona, “My family runs a small business, but I don’t like people knowing.”

He then criticized Ben, “I told you many times that it’s my privacy.”

Mona and Ben exchanged looks and ended the conversation there.

“Oh, where does Grandpa Gray live? Since I have time now, let’s pay him a visit.”

“Sure. Grandpa Gray doesn’t live too far from here. It’s just three bus stops away.”

The trio got onto the public bus and soon got down in an old neighborhood. This was Grandpa Gray’s home address.

When they got to the place, Ben knocked on the door, but no one answered on the other side.

Tim pulled out his phone and dialed a number. “Grandpa Gray might be having a nap. I should give him a call to see what’s going on.”

However, no one answered the phone either.

The neighbor next door heard the activity outside and
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