• Two Adults Just Don't Wake Up On The Same Bed Undressed

Renée was still berating herself for what happened. Even though she had no way of outrightly proving that anything happened, she could feel it.

Two adults didn't just wake up on the bed undressed if nothing didn't happen right?

She was still lost in her thoughts when her door opened and Therese walked inside the room. Renée raised her head and then got on her feet.

“Mom!” She hugged her mother tightly. “I'm so glad you're alright, you and dad. I heard about the explosion but then it turned out the beacon was missile proof.”

“Indeed, if it wasn't for that hundreds of us would have been dead. Including your father and I.”

“Where is dad anyway?” Renée asked.

“In his usual place.” Therese’s smile faded when she noticed how troubled her daughter looked. “Is anything the matter honey?”

Renée gave it a deep thought and then shook her head. “I'm fine.”

Clifford on the other hand was in his office fuming with anger. Today he felt like Ethan had treated him with such disregard, placing his