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.”

really did make his father look

Micah’s son, Troy, had toned down

embarrassed by his son’s impolite behavior, offered Matilda an additional share of the profits. Matilda tried to decline, but as Troy excused himself to the

for you and hope

Matilda replied with a small smile. It was clear Micah was a good man, but perhaps. it was this very kindness that had

“I’m not feeling up to alcohol tonight, so let’s toast with this orange juice. I’m definitely on board with the deal and, nope you can rest easy. And in the future, I hope you’ll consider me for other opportunities.”

Chapter 85

son’s rudeness, Micah eagerly agreed. The conversation flowed, and when the atmosphere at the table was just right, he had

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

stern looks, reluctantly poured Matilda another glass of