Chapter 449

When Yarrick's phone started ringing, it was already dark outside. Reaching out to grab his phone from the bedside table, Yarrick saw that it was a call from Natalie. "Hello? Natalie, why aren't you back yet?" "Dad, I'm heading back right now. Theodore… said he won't be joining us for dinner as he's still quite full from having some sandwiches earlier." "Oh, okay. I think Clara should be done with dinner, so hurry up and come back." "Got it, Dad. I'm on my way." Natalie's voice sounded somewhat dull, her earlier happiness seemingly significantly diminished. Nonetheless, Yarrick didn't press the issue. He would wait till she came home before asking her about it. Not too long after Yarrick and Hailey got out of bed, Natalie returned alone. Yarrick had told Hailey about the phone conversation. Seeing how Natalie seemed to be in low spirits, Hailey felt worry surging through her. "Natalie, are you okay? Come here, sweetheart. Let me have a look at you." As Hailey spoke, she grabbe