Ellar’s tired and downcast appearance immediately caught Dexter and Emma’s attention, deepening their concern.

“Mom, Dad, why are you just getting back?” Ellar asked with a hint of confusion.

“We were visiting your Uncle Daniel,” Dexter responded. He then turned the conversation towards Ellar’s late arrival, “Why are you out so late again? What’s keeping you?”

Ellar gave a half-hearted response, “Just had to work some overtime.”

Dexter frowned, not convinced. “That’s not true. You weren’t at the office when it closed, and there wasn’t any overtime scheduled.”

Ellar looked taken aback. “How did you know?” He had left the office early, using overtime as an excuse to avoid questions from his parents, not knowing how else to explain his actions.

Emma gently explained their concern to Ellar, “We’ve noticed you’re not yourself these days, and it’s worrying US. That’s why your dad went to check at your office. We just want to know if everything’s alright.”

Ellar scrambled for an excuse, “It’s just some business dinners.”

with US. But if you’re struggling, maybe talking to Nicole

with understanding, “We’re not trying to pry, but we’re genuinely

me. I’m really fine, and so is the business. If something comes up that I can’t handle, I’ll speak to Nicole.” “That’s reassuring to hear,” Emma said. “Maybe you should consider

“Alright,

if not with them directly, lifted a weight off their hearts. The idea of him not having

to ease their worries, he knew there wasn’t much he could actually discuss or

work. I wonder how she’s coping, especially given that her face hasn’t completely healed yet.’ The next day, Ellar surprised everyone by not leaving early. After getting dressed, he joined Dexter and Emma for breakfast before heading to

and Emma exchanged

everything’s

He trusts her the most. Everything

Dexter reassured her.

let’s just wait for updates,” Emma replied, her eyes

the impressive building. As he gazed at it, his eyes showed

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