Chapter 192



Evelyn was like someone who had just spotted a lifebuoy in a stormy sea, rushing over with relief. "Fenton, how come you're back early? Weren't you supposed to be gone for another week or two?" "The tournament wrapped up, so I decided to head back earlier."

"How's big bro doing? I changed my flight as soon as I got the news. Is he awake yet?"

Fenton was dressed like a typical college student, bursting with youthful energy.

Pushing his suitcase and with a backpack slung over his shoulders, his face was full of life.

His arrival seemed to break the ice, and even Merritt gave him a warm smile.

"The doctors say your brother is still in the recovery phase."

"Heard you were at an international debate tournament? How did it go?"

Fenton sheepishly scratched his head, "Got second place. The home team took the win."

"But I snagged the Best Speaker award. Had to rush off, so I asked a mate to bring it back for me."

all, considering it's a global

visible pride, his smile growing

his family seemed less than thrilled,

had

with Evelyn often going on about how he was fast-tracked by

was only the second

me, slightly surprised, "Melanie? Have

just smiled and nodded, not saying

Merritt

the conversation turned to Fenton coming back to work

studied management, right? Ever think about what you'd want

would have been proud." "So, are you thinking of going into management, or

gaze shifted to me briefly before he trailed off, but I understood his implication. It

sense. Even with a graduate degree,

a family business ready and waiting, as long as he

at Merritt, "Uncle, you've watched him grow up. Now,

in the

b also be a

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