CHAPTER 168: THE COMPANY CAN MOVE ON WITHOUT YOU

MARIE "Mommy, look! Grandpa's teaching me how to play chess!" Angelica's excited voice pulled me out of my thoughts. I saw my father setting up the chessboard on the small table. His hands moved slowly, but that familiar determination was in his eyes. He had always been the patient type, something I deeply admired. "You're really getting the hang of it, Angelica," he said with a grin as he glanced up. I couldn't help but chuckle as I walked over to them. "She's been practicing with that app I downloaded for her. She's determined to beat you one day." "I believe it." His voice was full of pride. "She's got the same drive you had when you were her age. Always pushing forward." I sat down, my smile faltering a bit. "Yeah, but sometimes I wonder if I'm pushing too hard now." Dad looked up at me, his expression softening. "Is this about the company?" I nodded. "I feel like I'm juggling too many things. The company, Angelica, you... And now that I'm back in Chicago, I can't avoid eve