Daddy’s Game
The butler didn’t answer, only said, “Mr. Thorne is waiting for you in the living room.”
“He’s waiting for me?” Emma was a bit confused but still walked toward the living room. Standing outside, she gently knocked on the door and said, “Dad, it’s me.”
“Come in.”
Emma walked in with her backpack and quickly realized it was just her and her father in the room. It seemed like this was the first time they had been alone together since she moved in.
Sensing something odd, she asked softly, “Dad, where’s mom?”
“Emma, how’s school lately? Is there anything you want to tell me?” Damien still used that same gentle, warm tone.