A Poor Boy’s Soccer Ball Hit a Millionaire’s SUV—Then He Saw the Signature and Turned Pale
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The Promise Under the Bleachers
Chapter 14 - The Promise Under the Bleachers
Inside Emily’s envelope was a humorous list titled:
Things Adrian Must Remember If He Ever Becomes Rich and Annoying.
Lucas laughed until they reached one line.
If we ever have children, promise me they’ll know they were wanted.
At the bottom of the box was a note Adrian himself had written years earlier.
Marry Emily.
Have a son.
Teach him soccer.
Don’t become my father.
Lucas looked at Adrian.
“You wanted a son?”
“Yes.”
“Before me?”
“Before I knew about you.”
Lucas asked the question he had carried all his life.
“Would you have wanted me?”
“Yes.”
No hesitation.
May you like
Lucas moved one seat closer until their shoulders touched.
That tiny gesture meant more to Adrian than every business victory he had ever earned.
