Chapter 115 Stay

What was that supposed to mean? If the bodyguard really had the nerve, he would not be speaking to Elinor in hushed tones. It was evident to her that he was redirecting his frustrations onto her instead, lacking the bravery to address his own boss head-on. To him, she seemed like the most convenient scapegoat. "Where's my mother?" Elinor quickly scanned the small house, but there was no sign of her mother. She could not possibly have gone out shopping for groceries at this hour. The bodyguard replied, clearly irritated, "Of course she went out. Who knows what you two would discuss or if it might escalate into a fight? While you might not care about appearances, my boss certainly does." Elinor was less interested in his explanations. The day had already been long, with the noon meal skipped, and dinner time fast approaching. "It's almost dinner, and you just shooed my mother away. What's your deal?" "I didn't 'shoo' anyone away," the bodyguard snapped back. "I merely escorted he