chapter 44

They were watching television, and before they knew it, it was dinner time.

Knock! Knock! Knock!

A female servant stood at the doorway of the lounge.

"Madam, is dinner ready to be served at the dining table now?" she asked.

"It's already seven o'clock, isn't it?" Julia said.

"Yes, Madam!"

"Wait a little longer, Mr. Lucas isn't home yet!"

"Okay, Madam, excuse me!" the maid replied, then left.

"Dad said he'd be home before seven, why is he late?" asked Harry, confused.

"Your dad is a businessman, Harry. There must be many unexpected urgent matters, so he can't be guaranteed to be on time. Let's wait a little longer, if he's not home yet, we'll eat first!" Julia said, patting Harry's head.

"Okay, Mom!"

They waited for Lucas.

Half an hour later, the man still hadn't arrived.

"Mom, I'm hungry!" Harry said.

"Let's eat!" Julia got up from her seat.

Julia took Harry to the dining room.

"Please serve dinner, Bik. Mr. Lucas probably still has a lot of business to attend to, he's late to come ho