Jack had waited for Blade all day after he got back from the police station, as he didn't go to work again.Later that evening, the long-awaited Blade got back late, and as soon as he did, he had to engage in a conversation with his boss, Jack.“This thing is more complicated than I had thought, but I think this is the end of the road for Mr. Moe,” Blade uttered thoughtfully.“Why do you sound like you found something deeper than what you had gone to do?” Jack asked with furrowed brows, looking confused and eager to know what Blade was pointing at.“You won't believe it, young master.”“I will know whether to believe it or not when you let me understand what happened today,” Jack said as he fixed his gaze on Blade, who sat opposite him."Ok, then,” Blade said. “Mr. Moe had wanted to cunningly take over your grandfather's corporation right from the start; that was why he initiated the accident.”“What!” Jack screamed at the top of his voice.“Yes, young master. Sorry about that, but th
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,”
Jack had stepped out to eat alfredo pasta in a restaurant with Blade—that is Jack's favorite kind of pasta, anyway.As they became engrossed in the food's sweetness, the next thing Jack and Blade heard behind them was “Daddy.”That was Amanda, his daughter. Nancy went on a date with someone she had met not long ago. The man in question had asked Nancy for a dinner treat for her and Amanda, so she accepted.Since he wanted to get Nancy's attention more, he knew the best way to do it was to get along with Amanda.So it was a tactic he used, and he really wished he would succeed.Jack immediately turned around to see whose voice it was. Before he could turn, he couldn't vaguely be sure that it was Amanda's as that was the only one who could have called him, 'daddy.' It was as if her voice had changed in just quite a short moment, not up to a year.Amanda ran with open arms, and before Jack could know it, she grabbed him with her tiny hands as if she could carry him if she was allowed to.
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
Joshua had come into town and gone to see Nancy at her place, as they had already scheduled.“Welcome, sweetheart.” Nancy greeted him with a warm hug.“Thank you, my love,” Joshua responded as soon as Nancy gradually let him out of the embrace, and he had to walk behind her to take a seat. “How have you been doing? ”He asked with concern.“Very well. I sincerely need to thank you for how you were able to fulfill your promise of helping me get a lawyer. To think the lawyer is a female, that is the sweetest part of it.”“How exactly? What difference does it make if it is a male or female lawyer?” “A lot. Fine, let me break it down for you now.You know how women take such cases to heart and speak for their female clients at full tilt. So, can you see the difference it makes now?”With a nod, Joshua said, “Yeah, I can understand now. I think that's because they can relate to the female feelings better than the male lawyers.” “Exactly. They truly know the need of a child to be with her
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.
With the thoughts of Amanda’s future looking brighter, Jack knew the real work was just beginning. But he was ready for it, prepared to fight for his daughter’s happiness and well-being every step of the way.As Jack exited the courtroom with Blade, a concerned look etched on his face, Blade asked, “I hope this judge doesn't want to play games with us.”Jack replied, his voice tight with a hint of frustration, “I doubt it. I think he is a just judge, but no one can be trusted fully anyway. Two more weeks of waiting.” It was as if that were what bothered him more.He wished to celebrate his daughter’s 4th birthday with her, which was exactly 19 days from that very day. And so he hoped the case wouldn’t be adjourned again after two weeks.Blade placed a reassuring hand on Jack's shoulder. “It's not over yet. This investigation could work in our favor. We just need to be patient.”Jack nodded, though patience was the last thing he felt. Amanda, her welfare, and the uncertainty that lay a
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