I will love again

g man. His love for legacy made him prioritize the reputation of his company over affection. H

marry someone who equates his r

words waiting for his

gallery where he usually keeps

bent down and picked Adrian's pic

t my son-he's now a full-grown man. Not

I have done

his company at my age now

ing champagne. He keeps scrolling th

Adrian ret

rlier today. Ho

ne. He startled for a moment b

rything's alrig

his pocket. "I just f

unspoken words. He stepped toward the kitchen, pouring hims

" His father asked, st

. "Not really. Just... I need

discerning there was more to h

the doorway, watch

d tense, and his us

at exactly?" He

people... everything just felt overwhelming today."

understanding. "Want

work. The deadlines, expectations, the frequent business meetings... I can't

ir. It was heavier than

aid. "But you don't have to deal with

ression. "Thanks. I just... I think I need some time to

all smile. "Take your time. But if

in return. "I know.

ather, comfortable yet filled

red to his

e left alone. After all, th