"..." Archie Lockwood listened to Rory, his handsome brows knitting together. He couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache.
'Ever since she was little, the girl had always slept by herself. So, to him, it didn't really matter whether one person or two was living in the villa.'
'Whether he was home or not, she always had to go to sleep on her own.'
But now, he was hearing her say she was scared of being in the villa by herself. This was the first time he'd ever heard her say such a thing.
"But I still need three or four more days before I can come back. How about I have Mrs. Lane start staying with you tomorrow?" Although Mrs. Lane was their housekeeper, she only came by on a schedule to cook; she didn't stay the night.
"No! I don't want to stay with Mrs. Lane! Dad, I want to go back with you."
"I can't get away right now."
