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"Gaius—No, brother-in-law, did I do something wrong today? You don't seem to be happy that I come here to accompany you." 

Gaius stopped peeling the potato in his hand. He glanced at Reed and frowned, "What are you saying? I'm glad that you can accompany me here."

"You don't seem to be surprised about it," Reed confronted. He took a big step towards Gaius and leaned. "Are you sure that you're happy with my presence?" 

"I am," Gaius replied with assurance. He stared at Reed's dark eyes, glinting with a trace of maliciousness. But when Reed leaned closer, Gaius instinctively backed down, trying to avoid Reed's face that got too close to his. 

"See? You're not happy with me here."

"T—That's because you're too close," Gaius said. "I really have nothing against you…."

"Then why did you dodge me?"

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