MayaI stacked the last set of documents neatly on my father's desk and stepped back, brushing a loose strand of hair behind my ear. "That's everything for this week," I said, keeping my tone calm. "I've already forwarded the rest to finance. The board meeting with the new partners is set for Monday, and I'll be there to represent you."He didn't respond right away. I looked up, expecting another round of questions, but instead, my father was just... staring at me. His elbows rested on the desk, fingers interlocked under his chin, eyes softer than I'd seen in a long time.I frowned. "Why are you looking at me like that?""Thank you, Maya."My brows drew together. "For what?""For not hating your father," he said quietly.The words caught me off guard — completely. For a moment, I just stood there, staring at him, unsure how to respond. Hate him? I had more times than I could count. For the way he'd dismissed me, ignored my voice, treated me like I didn't matter. There were nights I'd
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