Chapter 3034


    Er''s tired and downcast appearance immediately caught Dexter and Emma''s attention, deepening


    their concern.


    "Mom, Dad, why are you just getting back?" Er asked with a hint of confusion.


    "We were visiting your Uncle Daniel," Dexter responded. He then turned the conversation towards


    Er''ste arrival, "Why are you out sote again? What''s keeping you?"


    Er gave a half-hearted response, "Just had to work some overtime."


    Dexter frowned, not convinced. "That''s not true. You weren''t at the office when it closed, and there


    wasn''t any overtime scheduled."


    Er looked taken aback. "How did you know?" He had left the office early, using overtime as an


    excuse to avoid questions from his parents, not knowing how else to exin his actions.


    Emma gently exined their concern to Er, "We''ve noticed you''re not yourself these days, and it''s


    worrying US. That''s why your dad went to check at your office. We just want to know if everything''s


    alright."


    Er scrambled for an excuse, "It''s just some business dinners."


    Dexter let out a sigh, "Look, we understand if there are things you can''t share with US. But if you''re


    struggling, maybe talking to Nicole would help. She might be able to assist you."


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    Emma chimed in with understanding, "We''re not trying to pry, but we''re genuinely concerned about


    you."


    Er felt a pang of guilt, "Mom, Dad, please don''t worry about me. I''m really fine, and so is the


    business. If somethinges up that I can''t handle, I''ll speak to Nicole." "That''s reassuring to hear,"


    Emma said. "Maybe you should consider dropping by the headquarters tomorrow." She knew they


    couldn''t push Er for more, so she offered a gentle suggestion instead.


    Er nodded. "Alright, I''ll do that."


    Dexter and Emma felt somewhat relieved. Knowing that Er was open to discussing his issues, even if


    not with them directly, lifted a weight off their hearts. The idea of him not having to shoulder his troubles


    alone wasforting.


    Although Er assured his parents to ease their worries, he knew there wasn''t much he could actually


    discuss or disclose.


    Nheless, he considered paying a visit to Riddle Corporation, thinking,'' Patricia has returned to


    work. I wonder how she''s coping, especially given that her face hasn''tpletely healed yet.''


    The next day, Er surprised everyone by not leaving early. After getting dressed, he joined Dexter and


    Emma for breakfast before heading to work.


    Dexter and Emma exchanged a nce.


    "Does this mean everything''s okay?" Emma asked.


    "Don''t stress, he''s got Nicole. He trusts her the most. Everything will work out," Dexter reassured her.


    "True, let''s just wait for updates,” Emma replied, her eyes wandering to the window.


    After Er left home and reached Riddle Corporation, he soon stood before the impressive building. As


    he gazed at it, his eyes showed a touch of mixed feelings.


    "Er! You''re here! Why aren''t you heading in?" Lulu''s voice came from behind.


    "Just got here, was about to head in," Er exined, trailing Lulu into thepany.


    Getting off the elevator, Lulu directed Er, "Go wait in Nicole''s office.


    She''ll be here soon." "Alright." Er went into Nicole''s office and settled on the sofa, anticipating her


    arrival.


    After some time, the door swung open.


    "Nicole." Er stood upto wee her, but to his surprise, Patricia walked in.


    Patricia seemed a bit confused spotting Er. "What brings you here?" Thinking Nicole had arrived due


    to the sounds, she came to drop off some documents, not expecting to find Er instead.