After breakfast, Felicia decided to go with MJ to her new shooti. Venom was kied too. So, yeah, MJ will be safe with them. Michelle, May, and Maddie went to the spa, they have a busy schedule today. As for Wanda, she pulled Cybwen into the little theatre room and decided to bich Lord of the Rings and Hobbits with her. I could tell that she was trying to ease her mind. Well, it felt good to see everything going smoothly for once.

  I dropped Gwen to her house. Luckily, she called her dad st night and told him that she was going to stay at my house and not to get worried about her. It was a surprise truth be told that he allowed her to sleep over at my pce. It saved us the trouble of expining that kidnapping situation. However upon parking before her house, I noticed her dad was fiddling with a wn mower. He was trying to start it up but to no avail.

  He looked back hearing the sound of the car.

  Gwen and I got out of the car as her dad approached us.

  "M, Mr. Stacy." I greeted.

  "Peter! Gwen! Good m!" Gereeted us back with a smile.

  "Dad, you took a break from work?" Gwen asked curiously.

  "Yep! Gwen, I'm taking a leave for the rest of the week," He expined. "You were right, I've been overw too much tely. So, I decided to take some days off to rex and take things slow."

  "That's really good. But also weird, you never listen to anyone," Gwen remarked. "Why are you suddenly listening to me?"

  ", Gwen. Didn't he just say that he needs a break? Don't pester him with questions," I nudged her pyfully.

  "Right, sorry, Dad," Gologized.

  "No, I'm the one who should apologize. I always make you worry about me. Swen." Gee hugged his daughter.

  "It's fine, Dad. I'm happy that you're taking care of yourself." Gwen hugged her father back.

  After that, he turo me, "So, Peter. How are you doing?"

  "Good, actually. It took a while to adjust after a year of a, but I'm better now," I answered.

  "I'm gd to hear that," Gee said as he g Gwen. "Gwen, why don't you give us a moment?"

  "Alright," She gave me a nod before walking towards her home.

  Gee then turned bae and said, "You think you lend me a hand?" He poi the wnmower. "The engine is ag up tely and I 't get it running."

  "Sure, I'll check it out," I agreed readily. I stepped closer to the wnmower and checked it thhly. There were some loose screws and worn-out parts that needed rept.

  "Hmm, the carburetor is clogged with dirt. A lot of dust buildup here and there. There's also a leakage in the fuel line. Do you have spare parts?" I asked as I examihe wnmower carefully.

  "I'm afraid I don't have them, but I know where I get them," Gee replied with his usual calm expression. "Why don't you join me?"

  "Uh... Sure, why not?" I nodded.

  "Great, hop in!" Geestured towards his car.

  As we drove away from the house, I couldn't help but wonder what was going on in his head. I'm pretty sure he wao talk about her daughter and me. I mean, he must know that Gwen and I were dating, right? I was slightly nervous and anxious at the same time, but I tried my best to hide it.

  "So, what's ? You pnned anything for the future? I mean, work-wise," Gee asked casually while driving.

  "I own the Gcier Spa... I bought a couple of plots of nd a few years ago. I pn to develop those plots into stru sites. Maybe make a couple of new resorts or theme parks or just sell them. The price for these plots has skyrocketed tely. I might as well cash in on them. I also ied in stocks back then, now, let's just say, I got more than I expected. And, you must have heard the annou from Baxter Industries about the new impnt teology... So, yeah, work-wise, I'm doing pretty great," I replied holy. "As the saying goes, if yoing to have a family, make sure you have enough to support them. So, financially, I am in a very secure positiht now."

  "Sounds good! Aln ahead of time, that's important." Gee praised.

  "Thanks," I smiled awkwardly.

  We remained silent for a while until he finally spoke up, "You know, I almost passed out when Gwen made millions through stod paid off all the debts and dues. Later I heard you taught her that. Thanks, Peter."

  "She wao learn and I taught her. The rest, she did herself. You should thank her. I'm pretty sure she'll jump after hearing you praising her," I replied with a smile.

  "Oh, I did and she did jump around. You should have seen her face... Now every day, she talks about you all the time and threatens me every now and then to not scare you off or she'll run away from the house with you... Haha..." He chuckled a little. "Seeing her happy like that...She's lucky to have someone like you in her life. Someone who cares so much about her. I'm grateful that she met you," Gee said sincerely.

  "Thank you, Mr. Stacy. Your words mean a lot to me. Gwen means everything to me too," I said wholeheartedly.

  "Peter, call me Gee. You're more than a friend to me. You're like a son to me now," Gee stated proudly.

  "Okay... Gee," I said with a chuckle.

  The rest of the way we talked about muuff. It felt alking to him. Gee Stacy was a man of few words. He's a quiet guy, but he has a ki. He loves his daughter dearly. I could see it in his eyes.

  After buying the required parts, we went back. Gwen gave her dad that look as I fixed the wnmower. I gave her a thumbs up indig that our little chat went well.

  "Dory it out," I wiped my hands with a cloth and hahe remote trol to Gee.

  He turned on the switch, the earted without any issue.

  "Thanks."

  "Well, I guess I'll get going now. Got a few pces to visit today. See you ter, Gwen. Gee, it was nice chatting with you." I bid them goodbye.

  "Take care of yourself, Peter," Gee waved at me as I drove off.

  .

  Phew! That went well. I didn't expect that talk with Gwen's dad to go that well. It felt refreshing though.

  It's time to check out the penthouse. I've no idea how much those cyb fuckers destroyed it.

  .

  Upon arriving, I noticed the big hole in the building. Fuck! It's in ruins!

  "Dang! There goes my beautiful penthouse. I'm gonna miss it. Well, no point g over spilled milk. I might as well build a new one... Better ohis time!" I got out of the car and added some magic restraints around the pce. I don't want whatever is left of it to fall down and create another mess. I'll take care of it ter.

  After that, I decided to visit the Mutant Academy. I wonder hue and the others are doing after the cyb attack. It's been a while since I met her. Humm... If things at the academy are alright then I might as well take her out for a drive. Our very first date. Wait! I have to reveal my identity to her if we were to start a retionship and I 't just drive my car there. Sigh! Maintaining dual identity is so freaking hard nowadays.

  Anyway, I decided to park the car at my house then suit up and web-swing my way there. Portals are fun, but I prefer swinging from webs.

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  I nded on the ground before the entrance of the academy. Just as I thought, the pce looked fihere were no signs of destru anywhere. Guess the cybs didn't even make it here thanks to Wanda, Jean, and other OP mutants.

  However, I still don't know what Miles wanted with Rogue. Maybe Cybwen might tell me if I ask her nicely...

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