Without noticing the odd expressions on everyone's faces, the urgency on the Moores' faces was almost palpable.
"Mr. Cole, we really want to apologize to Master Serena in person. Could you… let us meet her?"
Richard opened his mouth, as if it took him a long moment to gather his thoughts, sounding somewhat at a loss. "Serena… she isn't here."
The Moores flinched at his words and immediately pressed, "Has she not returned yet? When will she be back? Perhaps we can wait here for her?"
In the living room, the Cole family all flashed brief expressions of awkwardness. How could they explain that Serena had moved out and, at the very least, would definitely not return today?
The more the Moores fretted, the more silent the Cole family became, which made them even more anxious.
"Mr. Cole!"
