Chapter one hundred and eighty-five: his or hers.

"Sir Archibald-" Bruce's voice trailed off. He was short of words.

"What is it now? Don't tell me you're not happy to see me."

Bruce looked at Jade and then at Mr. Archibald and smiled. "Of course not. I'm very happy to see you."

Bruce got out of the chair, rushed to Mr. Archibald, and gave him a hug. "I was scared that I would never get to see you again."

"You were scared and you did not bother to call me."

"You told me not to. That you wouldn't answer even if I did. I'm sorry."

Mr. Archibald smiled. "You're like a son to me. I will always answer whenever you call."

Bruce pulled away from the hug and smiled. "I was so dumb not to have realized that much earlier."

"And I should not have tried to force you to marry Tricia." He turned to Jade and smiled. "I should have forced you to find Have instead."

Jade smiled nervously. "We don't intend to get back together. I'm leaving immediately my work here is done and that is to make sure Bruce gets his properties from Claire."

"And, how does