Chapter 53. Honesty and Lie

Lucas' arrival brought a smile to Jeff's face. After the unpleasant incident the other day, he honestly did not expect his son to come back so soon.

Jeff was pleasantly surprised but welcomed him with open arms.

“What wind brings you home, Luc? It's not like you to come home on a workday,” Jeff asked.

It was another unexpected addition that caught Jeff off guard. It was not Lucas' usual habit to come home on a workday, especially considering he often worked late.

“I just dropped by for a moment,” Lucas replied meaningfully. “There's something I want to discuss with Mom and Dad.”

Jeff nodded and immediately instructed the butler to summon Sandra. They waited for a while, and soon enough, Sandra arrived.

“So, what's going on? Does this have something to do with work?” Jeff began the conversation straightforwardly. He went straight to one possibility, and Lucas' shake of the head confirmed it.

“It has nothing to do with my work. The office is f