Shawn smiled slightly. "How dare I. I can only stand here hopelessly, hoping you'll come back soon."

Gale grabbed his arm, gently swaying it. "I knew it. Mr. Wood is becoming more and more understanding."

"Understanding?"

Was it really the appropriate way to describe him?

Gale quickly said, "You don't like it? Then how about being gracious then?"

"Isn't that what Joshua said just now?"

Gale laughed. "Anyway, it means the same thing. You get it! In any case, you're no longer petty, suspicio