475 The Smiths

✿ Patrick ✿ 

 Patrick looked at the financial reports for the umpteenth time.

His eyebrows furrowed.

"Sir, here are the other reports you requested," came a voice in front of him.

Patrick raised his head, and looked at his assistant of over 10 years.

"Quentin, do you also think I was too harsh on Kyle?" 

When Quentin didn't answer immediately, Patrick sighed and supported his forehead with the palm of his hand. He continued to flip through the documents, trying to focus while not thinking of his missing son.

"He's a Smith, Sir," said Quentin eventually, "It's inevitable that the two of you would clash. It was the same between you and your father."

"I was not as stubborn as Kyle!" protested Patrick, shutting the file he was reading in a huff, "At least, I didn't run away from home!"

"Your father never kicked you out either," Quentin pointed out.

Patrick glared at him.