Cassius noticed the missing button as soon as he reached out to bundle his coat on his arm. The loose threads annoyed him. His mind replayed the scene of Primrose grabbing onto his coal a split second before the window abruptly closed on her.
His annoyance grew inexplicably after remembering that scene. His steps grew longer and harsh.
"Uncle!"
The call from Austin paused Cassius mid step. Austin must have stayed behind for Cassius to return. He was still standing by the door when Cassius turned.
Cassius's silence was taken by Austin as a signal to say what he wanted. Primrose's attention to detail when it came to Cassius was so thorough that deciphering his words and mood through the eyes was something she could do.
Unlike her, Austin simply took his silence as a yes to everythin
