NEAR MISS

WHEN Levi regained his strength after thorough therapy, he had no choice but to meet his estranged father. He had various reasons to avoid Samuel for the past few days, but he couldn't keep away from him forever. 

It was so ironic that Levi had practiced all the hurtful words he'd uttered from his younger self, but now that they were sitting face to face, Levi lost all the words he had to say. They were in the massive living room of Hirsch's mansion, and the sun had just set on the horizon.

"Dad… how are you?" he smiled awkwardly. His father was old, stuck in a wheelchair. Samuel Hirsch must be in his late seventies by now. Samuel had a huge age gap from Lalaine. And now, his health was failing due to the severe stress of handling his vast empire. So many people wanted Samuel down. And Eitan had mentioned his stroke a year ago, making his half-body semi-paralyzed.