Chapter 121

"Hey, Nicholas, you're here!" Samantha greeted him with a warm smile. "Alex and I just went out for a bit and didn't know you were coming. Sorry for keeping you waiting." "Hey, Alex, Sam," Sophia called out as she stood awkwardly, setting down her teacup when no one responded. "Have a seat," Samantha said lightly. "Mr. Carson, get Miss Rivers a fresh cup of tea." "Thanks." Sophia gave a cautious smile. "I saw Nicholas wandering alone down the main road earlier. The traffic there's kinda heavy, and I got really worried something might happen, so I brought him here." "You came on your own?" Alexander asked, frowning as he glanced toward the door. "Where's your aide?" "Didn't bring them," Nicholas replied slowly, shaking his head. "I just wanted to come by on my own... it gets pretty stuffy at home. But I didn't expect to get lost on the way." "You went out alone?" Samantha looked a little shaken. "Nicholas, if you want to come visit, just call us! We'll come get you. It's not safe wander