Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 484

As soon as I opened the door, a man I didn't recognize was standing outside. He was dressed in a finely tailored suit and vest, tall and dignified, with a dark coat casually draped over one arm. He appeared to be in his early thirties, yet there was an air of deep, inscrutable authority about him... like an elder.

I didn't recall ever meeting this man, so I was momentarily taken aback. "Hello, who are you looking for?"

"Hello." He nodded slightly, "I'm looking for Ike Taylor."

"Ike?" My brain froze for a moment, then it clicked, and I asked with a smile, "You mean Ike?"

"Yes."

"And you are...?"

"I'm his father, Herbert Taylor."

"...Alright."

His blunt manner of speaking instantly reminded me of the few times Ike had mentioned his dad—calling him an old-fashioned guy. Herbert didn't rudely peer past me into the house but maintained eye contact, "Today is the Taylor family's dinner gathering. I've come to take him back with me."

From what I knew, the Taylor family was one of the three most influential families in the area, alongside the Ford and Myers families. They were known for being both low-key and deeply connected. Yet, Herbert didn't come off as overly assertive, which I found quite likable.

I gave him a friendly smile, "Would you mind if I call Edith first, just to check in?"

"Of course." After saying this, he stepped aside towards the elevator lobby to wait, giving me space to make my call.

I pulled out my phone and dialed Edith Ford, "Edith, Ike's dad is here. He says there's a family dinner and he wants to take Ike with him, is that okay?"