"Dinner's ready, sir," Hale woke Laurence up. She was finally sober. After a brief wash, she came to the dining room.
She waited for a while but still didn't see Andrew. She was confused. Andrew should be back from work now.
"Where's Andrew?" she asked.
"He said he would be back some days later."
"All right," replied Laurence casually but looking disappointed.
She ate something and then back to her room. Hale's room sounded in her mind, she smiled bitterly.
She had never heard any important business issues these days. Besides, no matter how busy Andrew used to be, he would come home for dinner. It was kind of a tradition in the Jones family.
Since he wouldn't come back these days, it must be because of her and it must be for the daytime issue.
The more she thought about it, the bi
