His Biggest Regret Was Me
Bang.
Charlie slammed his laptop shut with a harsh snap. Leaning back in his chair, he stared silently at the ceiling, mourning yet another crushing defeat in terms of wealth and status. A familiar ache gripped his chest once again, reminding him of the bitter reality that, in this world, the rich and the powerful always seemed to emerge victorious.
"I'm not even sure..." Charlie murmured, his voice heavy with pessimism, hoarse, and weighed down by despair. "Whether the wooden ship I carved ever made it into Leo's hands."