This news visibly hurt Bryden.

Although he continued to smile and show Emily around his home, his expression was completely different from before. He was no longer shy but appeared somewhat dejected and disappointed.

Emily noticed the change in his mood. "Thank you, Mr. Norman. I think we should end the tour here. You must be very busy today, so I won't take up more of your time."

Bryden was taken aback, shaking his head. "It's okay. Look, there is a garden. It belongs to my elder ...