Chapter 241: Why did she let him come searching for her?

Villa by the Seaside

As Ember Canen entered carrying a large bouquet from the garden, she saw Chris Desmond hurrying down from upstairs.

"Chris, where are you going?" She placed the flowers on the table and asked.

He walked by, leaning down to kiss her forehead gently. "I'm going out briefly, meeting with Leon to discuss something. I'll be back for lunch with you."

"Alright." She replied gently.

Two minutes later, the house returned to its quiet state after the sound of a car from outside the garden. Just as Ember Canen was putting the final flower into a vase, the landline phone on the table suddenly rang...

She hurriedly ran to answer the call, leaving the apron behind on the table.

Her mobile phone was in her bedroom, and she was worried that he might need something or want to remind her of something.

"Did you forget something?" She asked softly.

"Where's Chris? Has he left?"

When a female voice echoed in her ear, Ember Canen froze.

Why would a woman be calling for him?

"Are you Ch