Slip Up

Luke

“Yes,” I said. “Admittedly, he’s made the environment a little more fun and light. Everyone still works hard, but I suppose his personality has bled into his managing style.”

“You were also the boss’s son,” she said. “There’s more stress to that than people know.”

“True.” My shoulders relaxed. For some reason, I always underestimated her and how she understood me so well.

“I bet you feel relieved that he fits in so well. I know you were worried.”

“Not worried, exactly,” I admitted. “It was a rapid transition, and I wanted to make sure that he was ready. From what it seems, he was ready and has thrived with more responsibility.”

“Too bad you don’t get a lot of time with him during this trip.”

“I know.” Again, I wondered what it would be like to stay in England permanently with Maddox and Sophia. How much different would my life be? I knew I would be happier.

“Maddox did say that I could come back to the company if I wanted to. He’d be ready to give it up just like that.”

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