Chapter: 2192

"He's tied up at the company; he needs to oversee things there tonight. He called earlier to say he won't make it back for dinner."

Perhaps the phone call had somewhat calmed Wendell. His tone was no longer as somber as before, but his expression remained stern.

Kathryn sipped her soup, casting a glance toward Averie.

Averie, seated at the table's end, seemed deep in thought.

"I'll prepare some food for him later. Please ask the driver to deliver it," Aimee said.