James returned to the Callahans’.

However, no one was home. Everyone had gone to Goodview Villa District.

As James had left hurriedly earlier this morning, he had forgotten his keys.

He wanted to call Thea but dismissed the idea immediately.

He sat by the stairs outside the door and smoked his cigarettes. He pulled his phone out and played Plant vs. Zombies to pass the time.

Soon, it was noon.

Before the rest of the Callahans came back, Thea returned.

She saw James sitting by the stairs the moment she got off the elevator. She frowned and questioned, “Why are you sitting here?”

Hearing her voice, James hurriedly stood.

Putting away his phone, he smiled. “I forgot my keys, darling. No one’s home, so I waited here.”

Thea glanced at James and said nothing. She turned toward the door.

Then, she pulled out her keys and unlocked the door.

James followed her in.

“Have you eaten, honey? Should I cook something?”

“I’ve already eaten, but go and cook something up anyw