Caught red-handed by Mom, Dad shot her an annoyed look before finally standing up. "Since you're back, let's just leave the past in the past. Come on, let's eat."Over dinner, Dad asked me what my plans were for the future.I knew exactly why he wanted me to come back—it was to take over the family business. After all, he was fast approaching retirement age, and someone needed to inherit the empire.Before, I had stubbornly refused to follow his script, but things were different now.I set my cutlery down and looked at him seriously. "I'm ready to join the company."For the first time in years, a genuine smile broke across Dad's face, as if silently celebrating that I had finally come to my senses.After dinner, I retreated to my bedroom.The moment I walked in, I received a call from Sharon. Her voice sounded thick with unshed tears."Henry, why are all your things gone? Even if you're throwing a tantrum, there has to be a limit."I pulled the phone away in confusion to check
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