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

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16

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

you are? You wouldn't

dividends every

firmly. "No need. You've taken care of the company for long enough. I'll compensate you for

replaced by a sad, bitter expression. "You haven't called

I finally looked up, meeting his eyes. The memories hit me like a wave, pulling me back to my high school graduation. I had stood there,

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stopped me. His face twisted in disgust as he

'brother.' It makes

his back and walked away, leaving me standing alone in front of everyone. From that day, I had never called him

him closely, seeing the regret in his eyes. "Don't say those words to me," I said, my voice steady but cold. "They make *me* feel

trying to explain,