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.”

are things you can’t share with US. But if

understanding, “We’re not trying to pry,

speak to Nicole.”

“Alright, I’ll do

relieved. Knowing that Ellar was open to discussing his issues, even if not with them directly, lifted a

worries, he knew there

returned to 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

Emma

everything’s

He trusts her the most.

Dexter reassured her.

just wait for updates,” Emma replied, her eyes

soon stood before the impressive

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