Caught In The Maelstrom

Walter's Mansion

Ryan reached home around eight o'clock at night.

He passed through the lounge when he heard Evelyn's voice from the kitchen.

"Come to the dining table for dinner." Ryan put his laptop and bag on the couch and removed his coat. He went to the vanity bathroom and washed his hands. He didn't want to talk about the trip, but he knew his mother well, so taking a deep breath, he moved to the dining table where dinner was set.

"Good evening, mom," Ryan settled on the chair.

"You came back last night, but you didn't inform me." Evelyn served him dinner, but his voice was stern.

"I didn't want to disturb you last night, and in the morning I was in a hurry for a meeting." Ryan took a bite from his meal.

"I don't know why you came back, and I don't even want to know any more after watching her injuries." But I want you to go to her home and bring her back." Ryan's hand stopped for a second.

"She went to meet her father in the morning but didn't come back." I know she went home