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After Rosalee went home, Emberly brooded in the apartment alone. She couldn't stop thinking about what she should do now. Alden, meanwhile, was busy with his work, not giving her the slightest notice. He was more concerned with his work than her. Unlike when he was still with Victoria, Alden prioritized her, even above his work.

Too tired to think, Emberly decided to try contacting Alden once again. However, she still got the same answer. Soon, amidst the room's silence, knocking on the door was heard for the second time that day.

"Mom, did you leave something here?" Emberly, who thought her mother was back again, immediately asked a question. However, seeing another person in front of her, she couldn't help but be surprised. In the next second, she hugged the man. "Alden!"

"I didn't think you'd come tonight," she said, unable to hide her happiness.

"My work today can be done faster."

Alden released their embrace and went inside first toward the kitchen. Em
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