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.

you?" my

to respond. I hated lying to my father, but it wasn't as though things were bad-they jus weren't good, either. Then again, what did I

in," I said, keeping my tone neutral. "There

a fond smile. "Your mother and I were very different people when we first married. Getting used to each other's particularities took time, but in the end,

feels like things have just changed too quickly. It's like, overnight, everything's different, and I'm not sure I know

father placed his hand over mine, and I glanced at

or disappointment, but that same proud smile

"Ella,

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, and more compassionate. These are the qualities

me wanted to argue, to tell him

of you," he said firmly, leaving no

I replied, my

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