68| Mother's agreement

Derrick Luis arrived home late, fatigued, and he hadn't expected to see his mother waiting for him in the living room.

"Evening, mother," he greeted Lady Loretta, who smiled at him.

"Welcome home, Derrick. How was the company launch today? It has always been your father's dream to have his branch office in the local town's central district," Lady Loretta said. Though she was becoming older, she still had a retentive memory, recalling her late husband's wishes from a few years back.

"It was great, mom, and the area has developed quite a bit," Derrick said, remembering how busy and noisy the local town was, compared to the organized and quiet city center where the Luis Corporation headquarters was situated.

"That's fine. I've already had my dinner, as you know I don't eat late. I need to retire to my room and rest," Lady Loretta said as she carefully rose from her seat on the living couch.

Derrick, looking stressed, didn't want to bother his mother with the topic of her considering his