Chapter 161 - Her Dependence (1) (1/2)
|Eshan|
”Anything else, sir?” Carl's polite question put the full stop my wondering thoughts.
Startled, I looked at him as he patiently waited in his spot. Looking through my memories I wondered if I had any more instructions for him. I didn't have anything else for now except that ruffian.
”Investigate that ruffian bit more. See if he has other alternative motives,” I commanded. It was better to be safe than sorry. Digging more into that guy's background would cost me some money and resources. If nothing comes out of the search my heart finally could rest in peace, easing all the worries.
”Sir, we've already dug out his past. There's nothing to be skeptical about him. However, I would again put my boys on it, and have them go through everything again,” Carl replied. He didn't display any impatience or frown on my demand. I liked his professionalism. He kept his employer's concerns and doubts in his mind, instead of being hasty.
Fortune snuggled beside my thigh, rubbing his head, demanding attention. I smiled looking at his puppy eyes. I raised my head and looked back at Carl. ”Then let's end it for now.”
After shaking hands with me, he left.
Lifting my head, I looked at my left side where Parth had been sitting quietly. For my plans concerning Rey, I needed Parth's help. So, I had called him over as well
”Parth, do you think I'm worrying unnecessarily?” I asked, scratching Fortune's neck as he turned on his stomach.
”Can I first read both the files? I should better know properly before reaching to any conclusion.”
I nodded, pushing the files away. Parth picked up the file I had slid in his direction. His eyes scanned the contents.
”E-Eshan?”
My head snapped toward the staircase when I heard an extremely low hoarse voice of my wife. I thought I was hearing things, but I found Innaya being present there. Innaya stood in the middle of the staircase with her swollen eyes, looking confusedly and worryingly at me. Her hair disheveled, face pale, she looked so worn out. My heart went out to her. The fact that she sought for me without caring about herself warmed my heart.
Something akin to the feather caressing my inside floated all over me and I couldn't help but rush forward. Fortune was one stepped ahead of me. He had four legs compared to me as he leaped in the air from the sofa. Afraid, he would frighten her; I increased my pace as I called out his name.
”Fortune, NO.”
However, I froze in my tracks when Fortune slowed down once he reached near Innaya. Cautiously staring at her, he rubbed his head against her leg. I did not know what I was waiting for, or what I was expecting.
Contrary to everything I could think of, Innaya crouched down and sat on the staircase. Her expression didn't change much.