Mrs Lucy was looking for his son. And as she walked into his room, she caught sight of him standing by the balcony and going through his phone.She hesitated for awhile before walking up to him "What are you doing here all alone? Is something wrong?"Dave stared at her and then shook her head "No. Don't worry. There's nothing wrong at all. I'm fine"His mother stared at him and then sighed "You should know that I'm your mother. And you can share anything with me, okay? don't make me feel distant"As Mrs Lucy said, she smiled at Dave. And then Dave hesitated and then sighed as well."It's nothing really. It's just that I suddenly miss dad" he expressed "Maybe after getting revenge for my father, I suddenly miss him"Mrs Lucy smiled as she took a deep breath in and then said "Is that so? Then it's normal. If you miss him, you can always cry. You have to listen to whatever complaints you have" She expressed.Dave stared at his mother with a smile "You don't have to worry about me. I'm al

Jack nodded in agreement "Sure. I will" he stared at Dave and Anne and then said to them "Thanks again for your help to me. I and my family will never forgive what you've done for me. The help you've rendered. I promise we're going to make it up to you someday"Dave smiled "Don't worry about that at all. Just work hard to make your family proud and improve yourself. That will be okay"They smiled it over while encouraging him to work hard to build himself and take care of his family.And as they continued eating, Mrs Lucy smiled. She stared at Dave and then at Anne."What's wrong mum? Why are you smiling?" Dave asked.Mrs Lucy hesitated and then said "You two..." she pointed at Dave and Anne "You two have been through a lot together. You've been through life-threatening situations and all..."Dave and Anne stared at Mrs Lucy and then stared at each other. They didn't understand where she was getting at."At this point I think I'm just going to consider you two as a married couple. Bec

Dave and Jack stepped through the revolving doors of the Level Up Company building, their footsteps immediately swallowed by the vast, marble-floored lobby. The space was a testament to modern corporate design—towering ceilings, abstract art installations, and a reception desk that resembled a sleek, illuminated spacecraft. Security personnel nodded respectfully as they passed, recognizing Dave from his previous visits.Mr. Bryan was already waiting near the elevators, his tailored suit immaculate as always. His face, usually reserved and professional, broke into an uncharacteristically warm smile as he spotted them approaching across the polished floor."Dave! Jack! It's genuinely good to see you both," Mr. Bryan said, extending his hand first to Dave, then to Jack with equal warmth. "Your call this morning sounded quite urgent. I hope everything is well? No new corporate raiders I need to fend off?" he added with a light chuckle.Dave returned the handshake firmly, appreciating the

The two mothers continued talking and laughing throughout the evening, their voices filling the cozy dining room with warmth and genuine delight. It was remarkable how quickly they had bonded, considering they had barely known each other before this gathering. Within just a few hours of being together, they were already chatting like old friends who had known each other for years, finishing each other's sentences and sharing knowing glances across the table.Dave sat back in his chair and observed them with quiet fascination. He was genuinely impressed at how close the two women had become in such a short amount of time. Their connection seemed natural, effortless, as if fate had always intended for them to find each other. He watched his mother laugh freely—something he hadn't witnessed in years, not since before his father's death—and felt a deep sense of gratitude that she had found a companion in Mrs. Kit. The loneliness that had shadowed his mother for so long seemed to be liftin

Mrs. Kit cleared the tense air that had settled over the dining table, her voice deliberately light and cheerful as she said, "Hey! Let's enjoy our meal for now and not worry too much about it, alright? Let's not dwell too much on negative things tonight. And let's hope it's all still just a rumor. Okay? There's no point in spoiling a perfectly good dinner over something that might not even be true."Dave smiled appreciatively at her attempt to lift everyone's spirits. He raised his glass of drink, and soon everyone followed suit, their glasses clicking together in a gentle toast. "Yes. Let's all hope so and enjoy the moment," he said, his voice warm despite the weight pressing on his chest. "Let's not talk about negative stuff anymore tonight. Let's just enjoy the moment and each other's company. We've all been through enough lately. Tonight is for peace and good food."Dave said this primarily to cheer them up, to ease the concern etched on his mother's face and the worry in Anne's