The Old Man's True Identity

The May crabapple blossoms were in full bloom, signaling the height of early summer. Yet Emma Hart could only sit idly in the living room of her home, staring into space. The children and Damien Sterling had left early in the morning, leaving her feeling like an empty nester.

Bored and with nothing to do, Emma Hart started trying to help Mrs. Harris with the housework.

"Mrs. Harris, let me help you sweep the floor!" Emma Hart said, moving forward to take the broom from Mrs. Harris. This startled the single mother.

"That won't do, dear. You can't be doing this. It's fine when you help with cooking, but if this continues, Mr. Sterling might just fire me," Mrs. Harris replied, dodging Emma's attempt. She was the sole breadwinner for her family, with her daughter just graduating and yet to find a job.

At Sterling Group, Damien Sterling was busy catching up on work with Assistant Lee.