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

Chapter

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

just stay as you are? You wouldn't

every

were tempting, but I shook my head 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 haven't called me 'brother' in a

my high school graduation. I had stood there,

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twisted in disgust

me 'brother.' It makes me

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

eyes. "Don't say those words to me," I said, my voice steady but cold.

if trying to explain, his mouth