I left Rebecca with Mary Smith, the housekeeper, then turned the car around and drove to the Grant residence. The living room was brightly lit. My parents were sitting on the couch. Worry was etched across their faces. Mom froze when she saw me, and a moment later, her eyes brimmed with tears. Dad, however, let out a heavy sigh. His expression turned grim, and his voice was tight with suppressed anger as he asked, "So, you've decided to come back?"Without missing a beat, I sank to my knees. "Dad, Mom… I'm sorry. I was wrong."For five years, I had burdened them with worry, all for the sake of being with Rebecca. At the end of the day, blood was thicker than water. My parents couldn't bring themselves to be too harsh with me. After five long years of estrangement, we finally made peace. Guilt weighed heavily on me. For five years, I had neglected Grant Corporation, leaving my parents to carry far too much of the burden. I looked into their eyes, and resolve settled in my
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