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2024-10-29 19:42:56"Umm.. What do you mean by 'acted normal'...?"
Albert, who had no idea about Ian's memory loss excuse, couldn't get the hang of it, the conversation between Ian and his parents, and asked back in curiosity.
He wondered what they meant, why Ian would need to act normal and what was going on with the whole situation overall.
"Hmm..."
"Ahem.."
The hesitant expression on Ian's parents made Albert even more confused. They kept staring at Ian as if they were waiting for him to guide them or give them permission of some sort. They looked fairly uncomfortable and at the same time eager to say something.
"You can tell him. I don't mind."
Ian focused on the steak in front of him and spoke in a casual manner. He didn't want to lie so he passed the ball onto his parents who looked like they were eager to share some big secret with t
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