Still in the same cafe. Howard and Emmeline chose a special room, while Corbin and Calvin waited for them at a separate point. Howard had indeed rented the building in its entirety, leaving him free to settle all his affairs without interference from others.
Emmeline looked at Howard intently. There were many colors of emotion mixed in that gaze. Like a tight string that was difficult to unravel. Her jaw tightened for a few seconds in the midst of the stares, indicating a flare of anger, but her mouth remained silent.
"Don't just look at me like that, Emmeline. Say something," Howard said. "I know there are so many things you want to tell me. I know, your chest is full of a lot of emotion for me." Howard fixed his gaze on Emmeline sharply. They stared right at each other without hesitati
