However, the other party was hiding too deeply. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't uncover their identity.
There were far too few clues left behind. He had hired detectives and spent countless sleepless nights researching, yet there was no progress.
"Can't sleep?"
"Mm, I can't sleep."
"Then keep me company for a chat," Eric said as he towel-dried his hair.
Ella reached out and patted his sturdy chest. "Only for half an hour, then you need to sleep. Honey, our whole family depends on you, so you must take care of yourself."
Eric froze for a moment. The tenderness in Ella's eyes was so sincere, no longer forced like it had been in the past.
He nodded, set the towel aside, and gently kissed her hand. "Thank you, my love."
Ella smiled through her tears.
She had already dimmed the lights, so even though her eyes shimmered with tears, Eric didn't notice.
