Naomi let out a long sigh of relief, as though an enormous weight had just been lifted from her chest."But..." Cale raised a finger, immediately drawing Naomi's full attention again.His expression turned far more serious. "Never disappear without letting us know again, Naomi. If you want to go somewhere, then go. If you come home late because of university later on, that's fine. Even if you want to spend the entire day out, I won't stop you."Cale paused, emphasizing his next words. "But let us know. Send us a short message so we know you're safe."Naomi nodded immediately without hesitation. "I promise.""Are you sure?""I am, Mr. Cale."Only then did Cale give a small nod, accepting her promise. "All right. I trust that you won't make the same mistake again."The atmosphere around the dining table finally eased completely. Without even realizing it, Naomi smiled in relief as she reached for her glass of juice. But the peace lasted only a few seconds because, not long afterward, th
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