Yvonne arrived at her father's place, carrying the roast duck with her. As soon as she stepped into the living room, a servant quickly approached her. "Ms. Carter, you're here." "Where's my dad?" Yvonne asked.

The servant smiled and replied, "Mr. Carter is upstairs. He's still busy with some work, and asked me to look after you for now. Please, Ms. Carter, have a seat in the living room." Yvonne handed over the packaged roast duck. "This is the roast duck I bought for him. It seems to have cooled down a bit, so please heat it up."

"Of course, Ms. Carter. Please make yourself comfortable in the living room."

"No need," Yvonne said. "I'll go upstairs and find my dad to see what he's busy with."

Just as Yvonne was about to head upstairs, the servant suddenly stopped her. "Wait a moment, Ms. Carter."

"What's the matter?" Yvonne asked, feeling puzzled. "Why are you stopping me?"

"Mr. Carter is busy upstairs. He said he wants to finish his work quickly, so it's best not to disturb him. He'll be down in a little while," the servant explained.

him. I just want to check on him

took a step back, looking troubled. "Ms. Carter, it's better

just here to see my dad and keep him company while he works. Why would he be

determined to go upstairs, wanting to find out what her father was busy with

servant was feeling conflicted, Geoffrey walked down the stairs. He was dressed in a neatly pressed gray loungewear set, looking clean and tidy, with a faint scent of body wash lingering around

just taken a shower. This attire made her father look

a shower?" Yvonne asked, noticing the scent of

soft grunt of acknowledgment. "I was feeling a bit

father's face looked somewhat fatigued. "How long have you been working? You look a bit

But despite the exhaustion, he had gained made it all worthwhile, even if it left him dooking worse for

neck. She furrowed her brow in confusion, but

glanced upstairs before saying, "Dad,

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