"All right, I'll go over it with the board and get back to you."

The lawyers excused themselves and passed a business card for further inquiries.

"You're all grown up now, son."

"Thank you for not disappointing me, Dad. Violet believed in you more than I did."

"Did she?"

"She told me that you love me and that you did everything for my sake, but I was skeptical. Now that I know the truth, I am relieved. I will study hard and make all of you proud, as you ...