Putting on a customary smile on her lips, Selene greeted Williams.
"Mr. Williams, it's been a long time. How have you been?"
Williams smiled just adequately, bowing slightly. "I am well, Ms. Martin. Just a little surprised to see you visiting —we weren't informed thar you would be visiting. And lately, the Old Master doesn't particularly appreciate unannounced guests."
Though his expression remained pleasant, his tone highlighted well that she should have informed before appearing like this.
Selene understood the unsaid and pulled his lips into a wider smile. Not showing how offended she was, she simply said, "Ah, I know that I should have given a call before coming here, but to be honest, Mr. Williams, even I wasn't sure if I would be coming like this. I just missed Grandpa Winslow too much, so I rushed here to visit the moment I had some time."
William didn't acknowledge her reason immediately, but remained polite anyway.
"It's really been nice seeing you after such a long time," he said, and Selene gave another smile before shifting her gaze to the house.
"Don't tell me, Grandpa Winslow is not at home."
Although he put it like that, she was sure that Morgan was at home. Only after confirming it, she had arrived here.
William also turned to look before shaking his head at her. "He is resting inside. You would have to wait for a while. I would have to inform him of your arrival."
"Oh, that won't be a problem. I can wait."
With that said, she followed him inside.
Making her sit in the living room, Williams left to find the old man.
While behind, Selene stood up and looked around the house. She hasn't been here many times. But the times she had been here, she couldn't forget. It was her favourite place because every time she came here, she could see Aiden.
He always remained indifferent to her, but when she asked for something, he wouldn't refuse.
He wouldn't talk much, but he would never refrain her from talking.
Although he never treated her the best, everyone still said he treated her differently, like he treated no other.
"Sir," William interrupted, entering the old man's study. "Young Ms. Martin has come to meet you."
Morgan was writing something. When he heard him, his pen halted. Although he didn't raise his face up to look at Williams, his gaze lifted to look at him through his glasses.
"She is waiting for you in the living room," William further added.
Morgan capped his pen before putting it on his desk. "She has come alone?" he asked, his tone laced with a deeper meaning.
Being with him for decades, William understood at once. "Mr. Martin is not in the country. He is said to be in Australia right now," he responded.
Morgan heard him and gave a knowing smile. "Since she has come to visit me, it wouldn't be good to keep her waiting. Let's go."
He pushed the chair, standing up to leave. William walked to his slide, escorting him.
***
Meanwhile, back in Cralens —
After Arwen reassured him that she was fine and no longer dwelling on the previous night's events, Aiden finally left for work.
On his way to the company, he kept glancing at his ring, and the smile never faded from his expression.
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