Chapter 406

"Just agree with Dr. Miller if he ever asks for your opinion. You don't have to interfere with the issue at the lab. I will take care of it."

Susan vaguely understood Caleb's intention, so she nodded slightly.

"I have to attend to other matters. Ms. Baker, you should go back now."

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Ember was groggy from sleep inertia. She turned over subconsciously and felt the cold area next to her.

She opened her eyes drowsily, only to find that Caleb was no longer beside her.

She grabbed the phone beside her and looked at the time—it was just a little before 5:00 a.m.

Where could he have gone at this hour?

She no longer felt sleepy after noticing Caleb's absence, so she got up and went downstairs.

Just then, the travel-worn Caleb walked into the house with an air of aloofness.

When he saw Ember sitting on the couch in the living room, he stopped in his tracks and asked in a deep voice, "Why are you up so early? Why don't you sleep a little while longer?"

Ember's eyes fell on him as she r