Chapter 385 Seans Obsession (1/2)

Sean was kind to Beryl at first, showing interest in her birthday celebration. But he was just sweet talking with Beryl before showing his true colors. He asked, ”Beryl, tell me. Who were you with at the beach earlier?”

Beryl felt weird about her uncle's question and sensed something was wrong, so she hesitated to answer. At that time, Beryl heard her mother called from the mini kitchen, ”Beryl, please put away all the shells you picked from the beach today.”

”Later, Mom. I'm talking to Uncle now,” Beryl politely replied.

The child then turned back to the screen, but the question Sean asked quickly skipped her mind. She just went on jabbering about her funny experiences today.

Afraid to attract Emily's suspicion, Sean did not pursue his query and pretended to be interested in Beryl's stories. In the middle of Beryl's storytelling, Emily asked her to go to bed.

Beryl said goodbye to her grandparents and uncle then left. As soon as Emily's face appeared on the screen, Sean's smile faded. He asked, ”Are you with Jacob today?”

Emily firmly decided not to tell him the truth, ”No. It's just me and Beryl. You're always overthinking.” Sean was sensitive about Jacob, so it was better for Emily to just lie to him to avoid endless troubles and dramas.

Sean stared at Emily doubting if she was telling the truth, ”Is that so?”

But Emily did not answer and kept her straight face. She changed the subject, ”What do you want, Sean?”

Sean locked his eyes on Emily's calm face without a word for a few minutes; then broke his silence with a plea, ”Come back to me, to us.”

”I can't. It's not yet the right time,” Emily said coldly.

”I miss you so bad,” Sean said, pleading to Emily.

”It's already late and I have to go. Beryl is waiting for me. I'll talk to you some other time,” Emily excused herself, without any intention of continuing the topic.

Sean was disappointed knowing that Emily was evading the topic, but he said calmly, ”Okay, as you wish. Good night then.”

”Good night. Bye,” Emily immediately ended the video call.

Meanwhile, Sean was gloomy as soon as the video call ended.

He could clearly remember what Emily said before - the reason for her coming back to work was to take revenge. But Sean knew it was all a lie.