Chapter Sixteen - The family’s blessing

Dante I paused outside the living room to observe. Mama and Emilia were already welcoming but I wanted to be sure she was comfortable alone with them. Sure enough, Emilia moved over to her and they entered a deep conversation about something I couldn't catch. Satisfied, I went in search of my father. My first stop is his office. Ninety percent of the time, he was holed up in there. I opened the door and stepped in. It's been a while since I've been here, and there have been noticeable changes. The office looked emptier than the last time I'd been here. "You changed a lot" "I wanted it to be a place I could relax. Having all that around me reminded me of the years I used to work here and the fact that I can no longer lead like I used to" I sighed as I settled into the chair. "You'll always be a leader" "Tell that to my injured leg, bad eyes, and terrible aim" His last accident had been the final straw, and even years later, he couldn't stop thinking about it. "The only good thing that c