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Chapter 27: The Foreign Supervisor
(Click here to enlarge) As the dust settled from the office scandal, Jake found himself navigating a transformed professional landscape in the Office of Strategy Management, now led by his sister Sarah. Decisive as ever, she wasted no time moving into Ms. Reed’s old office. She was still unpacking boxes when he ventured inside for… Read more
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Chapter 26: The Office Scandal
Still feeling the weight of Kelly’s absence at home, Jake entered the office on Monday morning eager to embrace the comforting normalcy of his routine. But as he made his way through the building, he quickly got the sense that something was off. The usual hum of activity seemed to hush momentarily as he passed… Read more
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Chapter 25: The Move-In Day
The sun was just beginning to rise as the Tsai family busily loaded up Klara’s SUV for the road trip to Herovia. Packed bags, snacks, and a mix of excitement and bittersweet emotions filled the air. Kelly and Nadira, both ready for their new chapter at Penelope Exeter Academy, had been counting down the days… Read more
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Chapter 24: The Tumultuous Summer
The arrival of Kristina brought a whirlwind of joy and chaos to the Tsai household. The family, now a bustling quintet, adjusted to the demands of a newborn. Klara bounced back quickly from giving birth, and threw herself back into overseeing the Scythian acquisition. With Klara back to working late nights, Kelly took charge at… Read more
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Chapter 23: The Joyful Arrival
With Klara’s due date approaching fast, the Tsai household buzzed with a mix of excitement and anticipation. Jake and Kyle had done their best to ensure that the nursery reflected Klara and Kelly’s vision. Toys, baby clothes, and essentials were neatly organized, ready for baby’s arrival. Klara, heavily pregnant, navigated a delicate balance between her… Read more
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Chapter 22: The Diverging Paths
As the Yuletide Solistice came and went and a new year began, Jake found himself feeling sidelined both at home and at work. When the ultrasound revealed that the baby was a girl, Kelly and Klara were absolutely ecstatic while Jake’s sense of foreboding only grew. Soon, Klara and Kelly were deep into discussions about… Read more
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Chapter 21: The Unplanned Pregnancy
The delegation returned home feeling a mixture of exhaustion and triumph. As the plane touched down on familiar ground, the sense of accomplishment was tangible among the entire delegation. On the drive home from the airport, Klara and Jake wondered how the twins had managed being home alone for so long. But entering the house,… Read more
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Chapter 20: The European Expansion
In the months after Kelly’s First Moon ceremony, life settled into a new rhythm for the Tsai family. Kelly embraced her status as a young woman, while navigating the responsibilities and privileges that came with it. Jake and Kyle adapted to Kelly’s new role as joint head of household alongside Klara. They learned to accept… Read more
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Chapter 19: The First Moon
A new era for the Tsai family began on a day that at first seemed much like any other. The twins had finished seventh grade the week before, and were enjoying their brief window of freedom before their schedules filled with summer activities. In the warm glow of the July sun, the Tsai family home… Read more
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Chapter 18: The Work Trip
Jake’s heart raced with a mix of excitement and nervousness as he prepared for his first business trip. Imani Reed had been promoted once again during the summer, and had been invited to be the closing keynote speaker at a conference in Wazhazhe Dsi, the capital of the Wahzhazhe Nation. Since the discovery of vast… Read more