Chapter 0267

1 laughed softly at my father's teasing. "I can work hard to you know. I just prefer balance."

"As you should," he replied with a small smile.

August smiled slightly as well, then stood and stepped away from the desk. "I'm going to give Alexander a call. He wanted an update as soon as possible."

"Of course," my father said. "You can stay in the office. You won't be overheard here-we'll give you some privacy."

"Thank you. I appreciate that," August said with a polite nod.

I stood and followed my father out of the room. Once the door closed behind us, we made our way to the living

room.

how's married life treating you?" my father asked once we were seated on

shrugged, unsure how to respond. I hated lying to my father, but it wasn't as though things were bad-they jus weren't good, either.

tone neutral. "There are a lot of

when we first married. Getting used

of me feels like things have just changed too

I glanced at him reluctantly, unsure of the expression I'd find on his

my surprise, it wasn't one of worry or disappointment, but that same proud smile I'd

"Ella,

worried about what your place would be when I wasn't sure of your dedication, your willingness to push yourself to grow. I don't have those concerns anymore. You've been through so much this past year alone, and you've come out the other side stronger, more focused,

A part of me wanted to argue, to tell him it

firmly, leaving no room for doubt.

will," I replied, my

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