Chapter 61

Jasper 's POV:

Once I finished preparing myself, I made my way to the office, although Julie had already left, we had agreed to meet up for dinner later. My day was filled with back-to-back meetings and design approvals, leaving me with no time to catch my breath.

Suddenly, it was time for my lunch with Alex, and I hurriedly made my way to his apartment, yearning for a break. Upon my arrival, Alex greeted me at the door, carrying Cassandra on his back.

"Hello Jasper, come on in! I was just giving Cassandra a piggyback ride," he said with a grin.

"I can see that," I responded, feeling slightly bewildered.

Alex beckoned us inside where Kenny was already seated, absorbed in the TV. Upon greeting him, Kenny seemed unresponsive, sulking with a clear attitude problem.

"Kenny," I called out, hoping to elicit some kind of acknowledgement from him.

After some time, he finally turned his attention towards me, but his manner was far from friendly.

"Dude, can you at least look at me?" I pleaded.

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