His Knees, His Pleas, But Our Son's in Peace

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He had his assistant bring in a tray with steak and pizza. The smell

filled the room, but I didn't pay attention. My eyes were fixed on the reports in front of me.

"Doris," Nathan said softly, watching me. "Why don't you eat something and take a break? You've been at this all morning."

I didn't bother to look up. "I'm not hungry. I'll take care of this first."

Nathan leaned back in his chair, his voice carrying a hint of

exasperation, "You know, it's really not necessary to split the

as you are? You wouldn't have

collect dividends every year.

but I shook my head firmly. "No need. You've taken care of the company for long enough. I'll compensate

a sad, bitter expression. "You haven't

his eyes. The memories hit me like a wave, pulling me back to my high school graduation. I had stood there, nervous but determined, clutching a love letter in my hand, ready to confess my feelings to him. In front of everyone, I

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face twisted in disgust as he cut me off,

'brother.' It makes me

humiliation had stung like a slap. I had stood there, frozen, while he turned his back and walked away, leaving

regret in his eyes. "Don't say those words to me," I said, my voice

the shock and guilt clear on his face. He took a step forward, as if trying to explain, his mouth opening to speak. But before