Her father had just turned fifty, but his temples were already slightly tinged with white, and he looked much older than before.
She thought of Olivia Foster's father, who was the same age as her father, but whose career was flourishing, leading a life of prosperity.
Steve Burton's father was a few years older than her father, but he had handed over the company to Steve five years ago and retired, enjoying his leisurely days.
And there were Edward Woods, Rusell Henris, Howard Coleman, and Madeleine's parents, who were either vacationing in Avalon, climbing mountains, or relaxing in the warm Pavale.
Yet her father, who had lived more than half of his life, couldn't enjoy the comfortable life of old age, and instead had to bear a massive debt.
Ruby Gregory's heart suddenly felt somewhat distressed.
