A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 85

No sooner had Micah finished speaking than his son slid up beside Matilda with an eagerness in his eyes that was hard to miss. He was clearly angling to make her acquaintance, hoping to curry favor as he poured her a glass of orange juice.

Matilda managed a polite smile and murmured her thanks.

After expressing her gratitude, she felt Micah’s son rest his hand on the back of hers. Micah caught the gesture and couldn’t help but flash a grin that was tinged with a bit of awkwardness, shooting his son a look that clearly said, “Cut it out.” But his son. seemed oblivious, his gaze unwaveringly fixed on Matilda’s face.

Her smile stiffened as she gently but firmly withdrew her hand. Unfazed, the young man scooted his chair closer, encroaching on her personal space.

Mason noticed and, with an effortless motion, drew Matilda toward him. As she found herself suddenly in the crook of his arm, her heart skipped a beat. She whispered a soft “thank you” in his direction.

“I’m sorry about this.” Mason replied quietly. “I’ve never thought this could happen. Micah’s a stand–up guy, but I didn’t expect his son to act out like that.”

did make his

Troy, had

offered Matilda an additional share of the profits. Matilda tried to decline, but as Troy excused himself to the

for you and hope that my

replied with a small smile. It was clear Micah

her glass to Micah. “I’m not feeling up to alcohol tonight, so let’s toast with this orange juice. I’m definitely on board with the

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son’s rudeness, Micah eagerly agreed. The conversation flowed, and when the atmosphere at the table was just right, he had Troy bring over a contract for

gave her a nod of approval. Matilda inked her signature, and Micah, along with his

Matilda