Scene 37 : Rose (1)

"Father..."

Noland hold his head up and looked away from the documents in his hand. He saw her daughter entered the room. The knight who opened the door immediately withdrew as soon as Noland beckoned through his eyes.

In Ha forced her way in without asking the knight who guards to announce her arrival. She did not wish to argue again like before by asking.

"Lilian!"

"Good afternoon, Young Lady." Ben gave her a greeting which Lilian replied immediately.

"Good afternoon, Uncle."

Ben smiled, beaming. Noland gazed at him in disgust.

"Sit down, Lily."

"Father, I want to ask you something. It might take a while, can you spare some time later?"

"Why later? It's okay now." Noland ignored Ben's protesting face. Oh, he would stay up late again, Ben murmured without a sound.

Noland pretended not seen Ben's weird face. "Call someone to prepare a tea." He just looked at Ben when he ordered him.

"Wait a littl