It’s Been a While

As if knowing that Timothy was not going to refuse, Harmony continued without waiting for his answer. "I have something else to attend to, so I'll see you tonight, Tim."

After saying that, she ended the call before he did.

Timothy set his phone down as the light in his eyes started to dim. There was no trace of emotion at all. A few seconds later, he looked up at Ronald once more and said, "Go on."

Ronald knew that Timothy was waiting for him to continue giving the report, so he could only pick up from where he left off and said, "Ms. Johnson did return home some time ago. The Harmony Johnson you saw on the name list the other day was her."

Timothy kept quiet. After about ten seconds, he said, "You may leave."

Ronald nodded, turned around, and left the office.

After closing the door behind him gently, a crack appeared on his calm face.

'Why did Ms. Johnson come back at such a time...?