That evening, when Theodore returned home, he found Sigourney lying idly on the sofa, propping her chin with one hand as she watched TV.

He walked over and gently caressed her cheek.

"What's wrong? I heard from Miller that tonight you had to return to Nichols Estate."

"Did Emma try to make things difficult for you again?"

Theodore asked with concern. Sigourney only stretched lazily.

"Don't worry, it was nothing but a few stupid threats."

"I just pretended not to hear."

Theodore chuckled. ...