Chapter Two Hundred and OneDinner that night was quieter than usual, but not in an uncomfortable way.The dining table had always been large, designed for more people than it ever really held, yet tonight it didn’t feel empty. The soft clink of cutlery, the low hum of conversation, the steady presence of someone familiar across from you—there was something about it that felt settled.Damien sat across from his father, his posture relaxed, his movements unhurried as he ate. There was no tension in his shoulders, no distant look in his eyes like before. He was present, fully aware of the moment, even if he didn’t say much.Richard noticed it.He noticed everything now.“You handled the meeting well today,” Richard said, breaking the silence after a few minutes. His tone wasn’t overly formal, just calm, but there was pride in it that he didn’t try to hide.Damien glanced up briefly, then nodded once. “It went fine.”Richard gave a small smile, shaking his head slightly. “You say that li
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