Chapter 1236

Oliver opened the door and immediately saw the floor covered in balloons. Without a word, he handed Cliff over to Grace. Despite having been scared to tears by the balloons just hours ago, Cliff, true to his short memory, was already eyeing them again, his little body tensing with excitement. "We're heading out. You guys should sleep early," Oliver said before leaving. As they stepped into the hallway, they ran into James, who was still awake. Grace decided to remind him and said, "James, Yara mentioned that Abby's about to have some romantic luck." James barely reacted. "Oh, whatever. If she does, she does." He sounded completely indifferent—probably assuming it was about him again. "But," Grace added with a teasing lilt, "Yara also said it won't last." This time, James was not as casual. His expression shifted. "And you guys just believe whatever she says? Seriously? "Can't you use a little basic reasoning? Nine years of mandatory education, and you still think like this? Wha