The seemingly simple meal concluded in silence. Seeing her mother clear away the dishes, Flora Bloom gestured for Ethan Monroe and the others to help wash up.
Only Flora Bloom, Caleb Bloom, Stephen Bloom, and Sharon Caldwell were left at the table. Their daughter hadn't been seen since Flora had woken up.
Flora Bloom didn't like to beat around the bush. This family wouldn't have shown up unless they wanted something, and she had no intention of wasting her time on them.
Just as Flora Bloom pretended to stand up to leave, Stephen Bloom stopped her. To be precise, he didn't call out to her directly. Instead, he found another way to make her stay.
"Caleb, about what I mentioned earlier, when do you think we should get it done? Time waits for no one!" Although Stephen Bloom's tone was composed, his words betrayed an unconcealable urgency.
Caleb Bloom hesitated, shooting a troubled look at Flora Bloom. Sensing her father's gaze, Flora sat back down and listened.
