CHAPTER 30: REVEALED FEELINGS

Simon’s Point of View

Geoffrey stood there, observing me with concern and frustration. “Fighting with your brother and stepmother, I see,” he said, looking disappointed. “Simon, you can't wage war against your entire family.”

I crossed my arms, my voice cold. “They’ve left me no choice. You made Thomas CEO over me.”

“You left,” he countered, sharply. “You turned your back on your family, on me, for eight years without so much as a word.”

“I had good reasons to leave,” I shot back.

He sighed, his tone softening. “I know.”

His admission caught me off guard. I stared at him, searching his face for signs of what he truly meant. “I had to go, Dad. I didn’t feel safe anymore.”

“I understand,” he admitted, to my surprise. “We are far from the perfect family, but we do not harm our own.”

I clenched my fists, bitterness rising in my throat. “I’m not so sure of that.”

He looked really down. “Your brother didn’t cause your accident, Simon.”

“Then who did?” I demanded. “Because the brakes on my c