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I missed him.

‘I badly missed him.’

I wiped my tears away as I watched the dazzling night light from the ballroom balcony.

Mom and Dad threw a party to officially announce I was taking over the company.

Everybody seemed to enjoy the party, but I lost my real enthusiasm, knowing that I would be officially tied to the company. I doubt I could still have the chance to talk with Thorne.

His life was there in England, while mine was here in Florida. He didn’t see me off when I flew back to my homeland. And I bet he still has not yet gotten over his anger towards...