“Let’s go in. I ordered,” Nathan said, leading me into a small private room on the second floor. Outside was a little balcony with flowers, and not far off was a field, giving it a countryside feel.

“Coffee?” Nathan offered warmly.

“Thanks.” I sipped my coffee slowly, then got up and went to the balcony.

Nathan sat behind me, watching, and then softly said, “You look troubled. What’s going on? Can I help?”

I looked back at him. His eyes were clear and full of concern. “You already helped. Now you’re treating me to lunch,” I smiled.

Nathan smiled back. “It’s just a meal. No need for formalities.”

I didn’t say anything about my worries. Nathan didn’t push. We talked more about his field. He spoke freely and with passion. When he talked about his specialty, his eyes lit up.

I remembered the future tech industry had a bright outlook. Nathan was sure to do great things. “Mr. Holcomb has invested in quite a few projects lately,” Nathan said suddenly.

his company,” I answered. I knew Jared was a skilled investor,

money.

learn about investment

Besides, I didn’t plan to make much money. When I had enough, I’d live differently. Even if it was just gardening and growing flowers, I’d be

looks just like him,” Nathan said out of the

my daughter?”

notice her and took a good look. Her eyes and features are like Mr. Holcomb’s, no sign of you,” Nathan said, and looked at me eagerly.

a small smile and said, “Honestly, it’s OK whether she looks like me. She’s part of

and already guessed why I was upset. He carefully asked, “Did Mr. Holcomb do something that

matter. Every family has its problems. Things

and said, “Mr.

say he did, would that surprise

needed someone to talk to about this. I thought about telling Melissa before, but she was in love, and I didn’t want

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