Chapter 152: Show How Dignified Her Father Is
<.Lumina Spring, the next morning.>
A figure in a casual green T-shirt and gray sweatpants moved through the living room with a mop in his hands. His wavy crimson locks were secured together into a bun, sheening under the light.
The clock pointed to a little over ten. The golden morning light poured through the large windows, casting warm hues inside. The indistinct hum from the outside was filtered through the glass.
Ruediger’s emerald green eyes swept across the space as he polished the floor. He had just finished vacuuming, ensuring every corner was spotless before picking up the mop.
Lariette was inside her study. She had an online meeting with a few of her colleagues. Her voice muffled behind the closed door.
"I bet you can’t sleep tonight too. Don’t be like that. You’ll scare Lorianne with your eye bags. Show her how dignified and handsome her father is."
Ruediger’s voice, tinged with laughter, echoed in the living room. He was talking to Nathaniel on the other end of the line. The blue earbuds worn by him transmitted the sounds perfectly.
Nathaniel called Ruediger when the latter was vacuuming earlier. He rejected it at first, saying he would return the call once he was done with it.
A nervous yet delighted Nathaniel told Ruediger about his meeting with Elsie yesterday. He also brought up the lunch plan with Lorianne tomorrow.
Ruediger was earnestly happy for Nathaniel. Despite the misunderstandings between his friend and Elsie, both of them managed to untangle the confusing webs.
"I know..." Nathaniel exhaled a sigh, sounding slightly exhausted, "I’ve told Fabian not to bother me tomorrow. He’ll handle whatever schedule I can’t delay."