Elliot had recovered and returned to work at the company. However, compared to before when he would attend meetings and work overtime frequently, these days he had a regular schedule of working from nine to five. His cheerful demeanor scared the employees in the assistant's office who were used to his serious attitude.
The assistant breathed a sigh of relief. As Elliot's closest assistant, he could sense something was different about Mr. Harper's behavior lately. Seeing his recent actions made him feel more at ease.
"Mr. Harper, there is a dinner tonight that Mr. Ingram from RH personally invited you to," the assistant reported on today's work while reminding him.
However, Elliot refused with an expressionless face. "I'm not going."
The assistant nodded understandingly.
Then Elliot checked the time and grabbed his suit jacket before walking out quickly, saying, "I'm heading back now; you should leave early too."
Before the assistant could respond, Elliot disappeared as if in a hurry to get home.
The assistants hoped that things would continue well between Mr. Harper and Miss Russell so he as an employee, could go home early for dinner.
December was cold enough for bone-chilling winds but inside Elliot's villa where heaters were on, it was warm and cozy making him feel comfortable as soon as he stepped inside.
Rose was in the kitchen with three children, learning how to cook from their nanny creating a lively atmosphere filled with warmth. Elliot unconsciously lightened his footsteps while leaning against half-opened kitchen door enjoying watching them happily together.
Rose caught sight of someone standing at her door from her peripheral vision; she turned around only be stunned by what she saw - Elliot standing there smiling warmly at her!
"Oh, Uncle is back!" Leah asked Rose something but didn't hear her answer, then followed Rose's gaze towards Elliot's figure, exclaiming excitedly upon seeing him!
Elliot squinted slightly, looking down at Leah whose smile under lights looked very cute especially since she resembled Rose so much like they were carved out of one mold!
"Mmm... I'm back," said Elliot softly while glancing over Sean's face and finally resting his gaze on Rose again.
Leah greeted Elliot with a smile, seemingly unconcerned about what he had done to her and Sean lately. Sean, who was standing next to her, rolled his eyes and pulled at his sister's arm impatiently.
"Dinner is almost ready," Rose said as she continued preparing a cold dish. "Go wash your hands first."
Elliot nodded in agreement. "Okay."
Sean hesitated for a moment before following Elliot out of the room.
When Elliot came back from washing his hands, he saw Shawn waiting for him outside. He walked over with gentle eyes and asked softly, "What's wrong?"
Shawn looked shy and embarrassed as he spoke up. "Dad... do you like Rose?"
Elliot was taken aback by the question and raised an eyebrow as he looked at the little boy seriously.
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