Chapter 36 Leaving

By the time Emery followed Kieran out, the daylight had fully broken. As they entered the front hall, they ran into Margaret Browning, one of the Carter residence's elder household staff. Logan had sent Margaret specifically to keep an eye on Emery. The villa was usually quiet, and she had slept in that morning. She found Emery was gone upon waking up. After hearing from security that Eric had visited early, she feared Emery had run away. She was just about to search for her when she bumped into Emery and Kieran walking out together. Margaret froze in place. No one had informed her of Kieran's arrival. Seeing the two of them about to leave, she immediately blocked their path. "Ms. Young." Her eyes flickered briefly to Kieran before she hesitated. But recalling Logan's repeated instructions, she steeled herself and focused on Emery. "You're pregnant, Ms Young. It's best to go back upstairs and rest for the baby's sake." It was a clear attempt to stop her from leaving. When