Finally!
Everett and Eira returned home, bringing Stella with them.
The clock had already struck nine in the evening!
During dinner, Amelia prepared a bowl of noodles for herself, savoring each bite as she watched television, completely oblivious to James Whitlock and his daughter's hunger.
It was satisfying!
Immensely satisfying!
Although Amelia didn't know the details, she could sense that something significant must have transpired for James and his daughter to be so unusually quiet.
Upon seeing Everett and Eira return, James and his daughter immediately rose from their seats, their faces adorned with forced smiles.
Everett silenced them with a gesture, pointing towards the bedroom door where Stella had fallen asleep.
"What brings you here?" Everett asked, his voice icy, as he c
