It was already past nine in the evening, and the sky was draped in darkness.

Emily hadn't planned on coming over this late, but she simply couldn’t stop herself.

By her calculations, Ethan should be home by now given his usual routine.

A hint of worry crossed Rosalind’s face as she replied, “Mr. Thomas isn’t back yet. These past few days, he’s been returning very late. I don’t know what’s been keeping him.”

Hearing this, Emily’s expression revealed a ...