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

Why not just stay as you are? You wouldn't have to

every year. Wouldn't that

firmly. "No need. You've taken care of the company for long enough. I'll compensate you for your work as we would in any

faded, replaced by a sad, bitter expression. "You

back to my high school graduation. I had stood there, nervous but determined, clutching a love letter

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me. His face twisted in disgust as he cut

me 'brother.' It makes me feel

frozen, while he turned his back and walked away, leaving me standing alone in front of

I watched him closely, seeing the regret in his eyes. "Don't say those words to me," I said,

forward, as if trying to explain, his mouth