292: The Unexpected Meeting

As the shadows lengthened into the early evening, Emma and Gable rose to leave Knox's cozy home, their brief visit coming to a close. Despite the warmth of the setting sun that bathed the quaint living room in a soft glow, the weight of their responsibilities outside this peaceful enclave tugged insistently at their attention. "Knox, we really must be going," Emma said, her tone apologetic yet firm, as she adjusted her bag on her shoulder. "We’ve both got quite a bit on our plates back at the office." Knox, ever the gracious host, nodded understandingly, his eyes crinkling with a mix of disappointment and respect. "Of course, I wouldn’t dream of keeping you any longer than necessary. It was a pleasure having you both, even if just for a little while." Gable, clasping Knox’s hand in a firm handshake, added, "Your hospitality is always appreciated, and these discussions are always enlightening. We’ll make sure it isn’t so long before our next visit." "Please, don’t let your