Steven exited the cafe and returned home. At his arrival, Deborah welcomed him. "Why are you back so early today?"
Steven snorted. "Where's Lily?"
"She's sleeping upstairs."
"It's the middle of the day; why is she still asleep? Ask her to come down. I have something to ask her." Steven's face darkened.
Deborah immediately ascended the stairs and pushed open the door to Lily's bedroom. She lowered her voice and spoke, "Hey, your dad wants to ask you about Edric. Do as Marie says. Don't ever blunder, understand?"
"Alright." After freshening up, Lily went out of the bedroom.
Looking at Steven's sullen face in the living room, Lily felt somewhat nervous. She didn't even know why she was afraid of Steven. "Dad, you're looking for me?" she asked, pretending to be nonchalant.
Steven snorted and gestured to Lily to sit down opposite him. "What's going on between you and Edric?"
