61 A New Man

When Emily looked back again, Nathan's figure was no longer there, only Carol sitting alone, sobbing softly.

Bert understood some of what was happening and turned to Emily, confirming, "Is that Nathan's mother?"

Emily nodded awkwardly, "Uncle... Carol's not in a good mood today. Shall we come back?"

Bert frowned unwillingly, "I've already said I won't act impulsively. I'm just here to reason with Sophia. It's fine, go and comfort Carol, I'll go find Sophia directly."

"Don't..."

"Don't stop me, I spent over fifty dollars on a taxi to get here, and you want me to leave empty-handed?"

Money was hard-earned for Bert, and fifty dollars meant a lot to him.

Today, he must have been truly urgent to take a taxi.