As Eric departed, Tobias' expression darkened.

It was an unpleasant turn of events.

He turned to Lora, his tone edged with concern, "Lora, do you harbor feelings for Eric? We have no family ties in Westlake City, yet he was there, and so were you. Don't tell me you're indifferent to him."

He expected Lora to refute his assumption, considering Eric's marital status and fatherhood.

To his surprise, Lora nodded affirmatively. "Dad, you're correct. I do have feelings for him. There's a certain a