Chapter 194

Renee followed Patrick downstairs. He answered a phone call, responding with a few "mm-hmms."

Then, he glanced at Renee apologetically. "Renee, I'll have the driver take you home. I need to pick up a document from the office."

"It's okay, Uncle Patrick. I've called an Uber on my phone," Renee declined his offer, remembering that Susanne was waiting for him at home and that it would take a while for a car to arrive in this area.

"You're always so worried about inconveniencing others."

"Uncle Patrick, your driver's here. You should go. Mom's been complaining that you've been coming home late recently," Renee urged, gently pushing him toward the car.

"I'll bring her a late-night snack. That'll cheer her up," Patrick said with a smile.

"Yes, yes, you two lovebirds go on, then."

Renee closed the car door and waved goodbye. After watching Patrick leave, she checked her Uber app. The driver was still five minutes away.

Just then, a car pulled up in front of her. The window lowered hal