Blade was driving his boss, Jack, home from the high court premises, and their respective hearts were filled with genuine and immeasurable joy, which they felt deeply.Jack couldn't remember the last time he felt that way; it must have been the longest time.At first, Jack was confident and positive that Mr. Moe and Mr. Andrew were going to jail. However, Mr. Moe had messed with his sense of certainty to the point where he had to see it happen before he could believe it.Moreover, one can't be too sure of the tricks Mr. Moe had up his sleeve this time. But now, it was a reality that the unshakable being who had troubled Jack's life wouldn't taste freedom, as he was sentenced to life imprisonment, and the same with Mr. Andrew. They were both found guilty of the numerous allegations that the opposing lawyer had convicted them of.“At first, did you notice that Mr. Moe was looking a bit excited when the courtroom security officer walked him in? Until he took a look at the judge's seat,”

As soon as Joshua met with Nancy the moment he got to the car garage, he abruptly questioned, “That must be Amanda's father, right?”Meanwhile, Nancy wasn't expecting the question from him, as Joshua had looked less concerned and carefree when they were in there.Joshua only needed to ask to confirm, as he wasn't a hundred percent sure about that. Even though he saw what happened earlier between Jack and Amanda, he had to ask for clarification.“He is in the past, and I have forgotten everything about him, so I would prefer not to talk about him,” Nancy chimed in, then looked away from Joshua after what seemed like a moment when it was as if she wanted to snub him at first.“Since he is in the past, like you just said, that means he must be Amanda's father.”“Why do you care so much about him?”“I have to because I just seriously warned him to stay away from you.”Nancy forcefully rolled her eyes back toward him. “But you don't have to do that. You know that wasn't necessary. Although

The upcoming custody hearing approached like a storm cloud, threatening to let go of months of pent-up emotions in Jack. And now the day for the hearing has arrived. All this time, it was like dragging a cold dread that settled deep in Jack's gut.It hadn't been too long, but it felt like years since he'd held his little girl, Amanda, in his arms as much as he wanted. She was still that giggling bundle of sunshine, barely taller than his knees the last time he checked.Blade met Jack in the sitting room, where the latter waited so they could leave for court together. Soon, Blade came out and met Jack, pacing back and forth.“Young master,” Blade said, clearing his throat and cutting through Jack's reverie. “We can get going now. Pacing won't win this case, and you know that.”Jack forced a smile, the gesture feeling brittle on his face. “Not that. It's just… I hadn't seen Amanda in months before our most recent encounter. After I saw her the other day, I couldn't get my mind off it.

Jack spent the following days in a state of unspoken delight, the joy of regaining custody of Amanda tinged with sweet old memories.“Was he truly fit to be a single father? Could he provide the stability and love Amanda needed?” These were the thoughts that kept ringing in his heart like a tone.Desperate for answers, Jack sought refuge in the familiar comfort of his right-hand man, Blade.As Jack took the cup of coffee in gulps with a teaspoon, he laid bare his fears, his voice laced with a tremor of anxiety.“Blade,” he called out in a low tone, “do you think that I can take care of Amanda alone? As for me, I think I won't be able to give her the perfect love and affection she needs.”Blade listened patiently, his brow furrowed in concern. “Young master,” he finally said. “I know one thing for sure, which is that you are a good father. Just these few days Amanda has spent here show how much you love and care for her.” Blade knew the importance of giving his boss due acclaim, so he

“Where is Aunt Jasmine? Why isn't she here with us yet, Daddy?” Amanda, who was dressed in a Versace gown, inquired of her father, Jack, as she entered the sitting room from her room after her personal aide dressed her up.Jack had provided Jasmine with sufficient funds to choose the most suitable outfits for his daughter. So, it was one of the clothes that Amanda had on and it fit her perfectly which made her look like a billion dollars.“Don't worry, she will join us there. I will simply send her the address of where we are on our way out. Maybe something caught her attention on her way, or she needs to attend to something—who knows? Besides, it's the weekend, and she may decide to do one or two things for herself,” Jack quickly replied. His energy didn't match that of little Amanda’s that late afternoon, so the best he could do was to answer her carefully.Not satisfied with her father’s reply, Amanda asked, “Why not call her to confirm, Daddy, rather than guessing?”“Ok, then, I w