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My father laughs “Yes, many in fact How’s business for you, Oliver?”

“It’s going really well The money we invested in public relations has tripled out business”

“That’s impressive”

“Thank you,” I choke the words out and force a small smile

Quinn rubsher support

“You’re welcome I-I’m really proud of you and all you’ve accomplished, Oliver”

My jaw drops, and I have to force it to shut I could be knocked over with a pin right about now Those are words I never expected to hear coainst every move I wanted to make

“T-thanks, Dad”

He nods “I don’t tell you enough, and while I have you here, I just wanted to make that clear to you”

Silenced, I shovel eggs into my mouth to stall until I can compose myself

“How’s the law practice, Dad?” I ask

His head swivels I never ask him about work I think I resented how rew out of it

“It’s doing really well We’ve taken on so lawyers who I think will really do us proud”

“That’s good” We’re rebuilding our foundation one brick at a tiood This isn’t what I expected at all My father’s not the austeredifferent because he couldn’t open his ful relationship with Not just could have I want one with hi the time I’d spend with him Now my eyes are opened, and I’ over the years A part of ed for his approval and acceptance, whether I ad into place for me

“We’ll have to do this again Soon,” Dad says as they walk us to the door