Chapter 30

Orion's slender fingers were wrapped around his smartphone.

It took him a while to reply, "I'm here to support her growth, help her climb out of her rough patches, until she can live freely on her own."

Thaddeus, always one to add a bit of spice, chimed in, "Till she grows up, starts dating, gets married, and has kids?"

Orion's brows furrowed slightly, "Something like that."

After her parents passed away, and with her brothers being less than reliable, she had faced a tough journey alone.

Orion swiftly changed the subject, "Got tickets for this afternoon's game?"

"The wild card match? You're interested too? I thought your brother made it straight to the finals!"