Even if he believed her, it wouldn't be good if the commotion affected everyone's sleep due to excitement or anger. She thought for a moment before nodding her head, "Alright, then let's talk tomorrow morning. Don't stay up too late tonight; it's not good for your health."
"I understand," Robert Thomson softened up upon hearing her last sentence. "You should also rest early."
Then, it seemed like he heard Emma Smith's footsteps as she left.
He let out a long sigh, knowing that he shouldn't complain or get angry. It was he who was one step late, not being with her five years ago at their first encounter. So she had Tommy with Dylan King instead...
He looked out of the window at the deep night sky, the solitude lit by a single lamp in the study, making him appear more melancholic.
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The next morning.
Emma woke up from sleep and saw that the quilt beside her was still neatly folded; Robert hadn't returned to rest.
