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    “Brook, it’s been far too long. My wife and I have been missing you. How abouting over for a nice home-cooked meal?” Jordy’s voice rang out cheerfully.


    Brook replied, “I’ll be there, but I’ll be about thirty minuteste.”


    “No problem at all. We’ll be waiting for you,” Jordy said,ughter bubbling through the line before he hung up.


    Brook said nothing more, choosing instead to dive back into his work. Only after wrapping up the final task did he leave his office.


    When he arrived at Jordy’s house, his aunt-inw, Zoe, greeted him with warmth that could melt the coldest of hearts. “Brook, it’s been so long! And I must say, you’re looking even more handsome than thest time I saw you!”


    Brook offered a small smile, his tone gentle. “Zoe, you’re looking radiant. Seems like you’ve been taking life easy, and it’s agreeing with you.”


    Zoe chuckled lightly. “Well, now that I’m retired, I have all the time in the world to enjoy life, and it suits me well.”


    The two of them moved to the living room, chatting away like old friends. Jordy, noticing their arrival, rose from his seat. “Brook! It’s good to see you. How are things at thepany?”


    “Everything’s going smoothly,” Brook assured him.


    Jordy patted Brook on the back, a proud smile on his face. “I’m really proud of you. You’re growing into a fine man. You make an old man like me feel hopeful for the future.”


    While Zoe went to prepare drinks, Jordy led Brook into the study, his demeanor shifting subtly.


    Curious, Brook asked, “Uncle Jordy, is there something on your mind?” Jordy hesitated, his words seemingly caught between his lips. After a long pause, he spoke. “I’ve watched you grow, and now that your career is on solid ground, I think it’s time you start considering marriage. Your mother mentioned it as well. You’re almost thirty now. It’s high time you thought about it.”


    Brook’s face remained unchanged, his expression a mask of calm. He had seen thising. After all, he had long heard of Jordy’s affair with Corrie.


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    “I’m not in a rush,” Brook replied, his voice steady. “Yes, I’ve just taken the helm of thepany, and while things are improving, there are still challenges to tackle. My focus needs to be on the business for now.”


    Jordy, growing a bit anxious, leaned in. “Thepany’s not as difficult as you make it out to be. You’re just stalling. How long do you n to put this off? Corrie won’t wait forever. And her family is getting anxious too. They’vee to me asking when you’ll marry. They’re worried about the engagement falling through, and if that happens, how will that look for Corrie? She’ll be humiliated.”


    Brook remained unfazed. “I appreciate your concern, but I believe marriage is a seriousmitment that requires thoughtful consideration. Once I’ve cleared thepany’s hurdles, I’ll be in a better position to give Corrie the life she deserves.”


    Jordy sighed, his tone tinged with frustration. “You’re a grown man now, with your own ideas. I can’t force you, but I will remind you—dying marriage too long can be unhealthy.”


    Brook, intrigued by the shift in conversation, asked, “Uncle Jordy, when did you get married? Were you both older when you tied the knot?”


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