Chapter 153 False Hope

• "I hope you don't mind me joining as well. My schedule suddenly cleared up, and I thought that it would be nice to visit my dear friend and his family," David said in his booming voice. I quickly stood up from the table before the two old friends shook hands and slapped each other's backs enthusiastically.
• "Thank you for coming. You're always welcome here, and you know that," Bennett said warmly.
• "I hope that you've been well and that your health has improved," David said.