"All right, I'll go over it with the board and get back to you."

The lawyers excused themselves and passed a business card for further inquiries.

"You're all grown up now, son."

"Thank you for not disappointing me, Dad. Violet believed in you more than I did."

"Did she?"

"She told me that you love me and that you did everything for my sake, but I was skeptical. Now that I know the truth, I am relieved. I will study hard and make all of you proud, as you requested."

"I appreciate your forgiveness."

"After all, you are my father. I'm leaving now," he said as he walked out of...