Chapter 72: Childlike Innocence

Dylan couldn’t contain his laughter any longer. Settling into his swivel chair, he let out a hearty laugh that filled the room. Christina was caught off guard by his sudden change in demeanor. From the moment she’d known him, he had always been grumpy and broody, a man who seemed to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders. But now, as he chuckled like a carefree child, there was an undeniable innocence to his expression that was hard to ignore. "Sir..." she began cautiously, her voice soft, "let's let bygones be bygones. I believe you're the bigger person here. You won’t hold this small matter against me, right?" Dylan laughed again, the sound rich and full, but he didn’t respond immediately. Christina felt the need to press on. "Be the bigger person, let’s move on. Eh? I even made you laugh. I had a friend who used to say that the biggest gift you can offer someone is a smile." Dylan rubbed his jaw thoughtfully. "Ms. Richardson, you can stop now. I've already buried the hatc