At twenty-two, Irene graduated and chose a job she liked---to be a teacher, instead of joining his company.

Occasionally, they video called. Irene's face was tired but couldn't hide her happiness.

Charles looked at the dark circles under her eyes.

“If you're tired, tell Brother.”

“…Brother has money.”

The person on the other side brushed it off, laughing. The phone was taken by someone else, and Leroy's face came close to the screen,

“Charles, don't worry, I'm looking after Irene. Everything is fine. But…”

Irene was shouting in the background.

Leroy's voice was full of laughter, “You should be able to meet your brother-in-law soon.”

The video call ended. Charles...