Just then, someone knocked on the door.

A well-matched couple stepped in. It was Asher and Arnold.

"Dad."

"Chairman Thompson, how are you feeling today?" Arnold asked gently, standing beside the man he loved.

Wyatt glanced at his son before turning his kind gaze to Arnold's clean, handsome face, teasing, "Why so formal all of a sudden? Why aren't you calling me Dad today?" Bella and Justin looked surprised.

The fair-skinned Arnold blushed deeply at the remark. He lowered his long eyelashes as he became flustered.

Seeing how shy Arnold became, Asher felt a warmth in his heart. He took Arnold's sweaty hand and intertwined their fingers tightly.

"Dad, Arnold is quite shy. Please don't tease him like that."

people. The once aloof Asher is now adept at protecting his

to your fingernails? Why are they

then smiled warmly. "Arnold loves nuts. Last night, I went out to buy some roasted chestnuts and spent all night

heart was pounding, his blush deepening

esteemed status, it was unimaginable that his hands, once used to sign important documents and grand plans, were now used as tools to peel chestnuts.

you had nail fungus. I was worried you might pass it on to Arnold. How would he

also at a

mix of amusement

everyone could see

truly

warm and lighthearted conversation, Wyatt finished his

we need to start preparing. We'll be heading to Meridan in a couple

Arnold has also found

thoughtful of you guys," Wyatt said, his eyes filled with gratitude but also a

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