Boss Jones disliked crowds, so assistants rarely entered his office. Making tea fell to Robbie.Ralph sat on the couch, swinging his legs until a pretty young lady brought over candy, snacks, and a fruit platter. Only then did he brighten up and say, “Thank you!”The woman was a little surprised and smiled before quietly leaving.The child noticed that the man across from his grandfather kept staring at him. The man’s eyes were intense and made Ralph uneasy, so he looked around instead. The black-and-white office felt heavier than his father’s study. He silently thought, Mommy’s study is still the best.When he saw the fruit, he glanced at his grandfather. Only after Mr. Norman personally forked a slice and handed it to him did he take it and nibble at it.Boss Jones’s hoarse, gravelly voice, thick with the weight of years, made Ralph squirm a little.“This is the first time I’ve seen your grandson in person,” he said slowly, speaking so deliberately that even Ralph could follow along
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