Chapter 264

Oliver didn't show up. Grace called him, and he answered. "Why aren't you asleep yet?" Sounding as though she were on the verge of tears, she said, "I can't sleep because you're not home." "Just go to sleep. I have some work to finish tonight." "Darling, can you come back? Please?" She softened her tone. She didn't understand why seeing him angry made her feel so distressed. His scolding had left her with a heavy heart, making it hard for her to breathe. With a document in his hand, Oliver spoke gently to avoid alarming her. "I'm working late with Robert. There's no other woman around. Don't overthink it, and just go to sleep." After calming her down and ending the call, he reviewed the document multiple times. Robert said anxiously, "Mr. Jefferson, we didn't expect Mrs. Jefferson to have such explosive strength despite her small stature." The document contained information about his petite yet powerful wife. Indeed, Oliver stayed out all night. The next day, Grace, James, an