Even though she knew his secret, he was unwilling to show her the written records of his communication with that person.
"Ian, after we move, will the apartment in the family compound be empty?"
"That place was always just for Dad to rest at occasionally. If he works overtime, he'll probably stay there. What? Are you already planning to move back?"
"Just asking."
"Ian, Cecilia, time for dinner," Mrs. Quincy's voice called from outside the door.
"Okay, we're coming!" Cecilia Adler replied, leaving with Ian Quincy and heading to the main house.
As she sat down, she acutely sensed her father-in-law giving her a piercing glare.
'I've wracked my brain, but I can't figure out how I offended him.'
......
After the young couple left, only one housekeeper remained in the house, responsible for the daily cleaning and cooking.
The vast living room seemed empty and deserted.
As she ate, Mrs. Quincy sighed, "It's gotten so quiet since the kids left."
