Goodbye means never to see you again
Language: en
“Child, if you stay, I’ll give you a billion.” “No, two billion!” In the grand study of the Thorne family estate, Mr. Sterling Thorne sat on an ornate mahogany armchair, practically begging the girl in front of him. But I, sitting opposite him, just shook my head. Then, I gently pushed the massive check back across the table. “Grandpa Sterling, I’m sorry. Our agreement was for six years, and now that time is up. My debt of gratitude is repaid. It’s time for me to go.” My voice was soft, yet utterly resolute. Seeing my resolve, Mr. Sterling Thorne could only sigh. “These years have…