Chapter 157

Yarrick: "Natalie, ready to get off work?" Natalie: "Yup, Dad. Let's meet downstairs. I'll switch off my computer and head downstairs now." Yarrick: "Alright, I'll leave my office right away too." After lowering his phone, Yarrick packed his things up speedily and then left his office. Just as he got downstairs, he spotted Natalie standing at the entrance a short distance ahead, waiting for him. Michael was standing next to her, and he seemed to be talking to her about something. "Hey, Yarrick…" Natalie beamed and waved at Yarrick when she saw that he was here. "Hey. Let's go, Natalie." Then, he added, "What's wrong, Michael? Is everything okay?" Michael coughed. "I wanted to ask Natalie out for a meal, but she insisted on waiting for you to have dinner at home…" An awkward expression came across Michael's face when he noticed Yarrick. "Oh, we're living some distance away now. If she doesn't head home now, she'll have to sit through a long public transport ride." Ya