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    They hadn''t been contacted in recent years, and boredom was beginning to set in.


    The man removed his sunsses, revealing bright, lively eyes that outshone all the women present. He replied, "Mm, get ready to work."


    At his words, the partying crowd dropped their wine and champagne sses and rushed into the manor.


    There had originally been four rooms on the left side of the manor''s second floor. Now, they were all connected to a long room with over a dozenputers set up.


    The group quickly seated themselves in front of theirputers, powered them on, and turned to look at the man who enteredst.


    The man powered on his ownputer and announced, his expression unreadable, "I''m sending your tasks now."


    Soon, a file appeared on the group''sputers. As they reviewed the contents, the room filled with the sounds of typing and clicking.


    ...


    When N and Damon returned home after shopping, the cleaningdy had already left.


    As they entered the kitchen, N began preparing dinner, while Damon offered to help. "N, let me lend a hand."


    N handed him some vegetables and instructed, "Wash these for me."


    "Sure," Damon replied.


    He took the bag, ced it in the sink, and began washing the greens. Together, they quickly made a four-dish meal with soup.


    After they finished cooking, N asked Damon to call Harrison for dinner while she tidied up the kitchen.


    As Harrison stepped out of his room and saw the beautifully arranged dishes on the table, aplex emotion crossed his face. His daughter, who once couldn''t cook anything, had now prepared a full meal in no time.


    Reflecting on this, he felt guilty—not only to Emerald but to N as well.


    Noticing his somber expression, N handed him a te and said, "Dad, let''s eat."


    "N, have you had a tough time these past few years?" Harrison asked.


    If he hadn''t shown favoritism toward Wren, N might not have been so cold and distant for the past five years. Just thinking about it caused a sharp pain in his heart.


    N brushed it off. "It''s all in the past. There''s no need to bring it up."


    Regret shed in Harrison''s eyes, and he felt even more guilty.


    N ced some beef on his te and calmly reassured him, "Don''t dwell on it. I don''t me you anymore. If it weren''t for those five years, I wouldn''t be who I am today."


    Swne


    Now that Harrison was back in her life, she could care for him while also being with the person she loved, along with their adorable son. She felt content.


    People needed to move forward. If one constantly wallowed in self-pity and med the world, life would only be more twisted and painful.


    Harrison saw how unfazed she was, how she truly didn''t mind the past anymore, and sighed. "After living all these years, I''ve realized I''m not as clear-headed as you."


    N replied, "The most important thing for you now is to take care of your health and enjoy your retirement. Don''t worry about anything else." Harrison smiled. "Okay."


    He should learn to be content. After all, he had prayed every day for N''s safety over the past five years. Now that wish hade true-he shouldn''t ask for more.


    After dinner, N and Damon stayed with Harrison for a while before leaving.


    On the way home, N received a call from Brandon, asking if Vrie was with her. Although N had felt a bit drowsy, she instantly perked up at the mention.