The Devilish Assassin Meets The Angelic Detective

Erick and Mr. Carter proceeded in the living room while Raymond went to the kitchen to help Sarah in washing the dishes. He also informed Elle about their visitor. Raymond told Elle to see and greet Mr. Carter since he also wanted to see Elle.

Elle also got some snacks and drinks before heading to the living room where Mr. Carter and Erick were currently talking. 

"Oh, Elle! So nice to see you here. I'm glad the two of you finally made up." Mr. Carter said with a bright smile on his face.

"Yeah. Thank you, Mr. Carter. Your advice helped me clear my mind." Elle said, feeling grateful to him.

Erick took the tray in Elle's hand right away, helping her. He was the one who put the food on the living room table.

"Have some snacks first," Erick said, urging Mr. Carter to get some food on the table.

"I came here to greet you. But I'm afraid I will not be able to join you and Erick for today's chit-chat. I have to leave now. I will meet my friend. Is that alright?" Elle asked permission from Erick while apologizing to the two of them.

Elle and Charles agreed that they would meet today. She was certain that Charles was already waiting for her at his place.

"It's alright dear. We can catch up next time. Besides, we already talked before, so this time, I also want to spend some time with your husband." Mr. Carter chuckled after saying that. It looked like he was really in a good mood today.

Erick put his arm around her waist, pulling her closer to his and trapping her into his strong arms for a hug. Then he asked her, "Where are you going? Are you meeting James?"

Elle and Mr. Carter had sensed the hint of jealousy in Erick's voice especially when he raised his last question about her meeting James. Elle let out a soft giggle before cupping Erick's face using both hands.

"Don't worry, hubby. He is not the person I will be meeting today but Charles." Elle told him honestly.

Erick was a little bit surprised when he heard that. "Are you showing yourself to him now?"

Elle just nodded with a smile "Yeah, I think this is the right time to finally face him. I know he also suffered after knowing that I died two years ago."

Erick could understand that. He was also aware of that. He knew Charles was still blaming him and so himself.

"Okay… be careful. As always." Erick finally agreed. He bent down to give her a peck on her forehead before releasing her.

Öh noh, both you are feeding me dog food now!" Mr. Carter complained to them.

Erick and Elle burst out laughing because of Mr. Carter's last remarks. 

"Okay, I have to go now. See you later, hubby." Elle was about to leave but Erick stopped her.

"Wait… will you stay here again tonight?" Erick asked her, anticipating her reply.

Elle paused for a moment. She was thinking if she would stay or not. "Are you going home? I thought you would be busy at the headquarter starting today? You and your team will be working overtime tonight, planning out your next moves. Edson Tyler is still missing. Did you forget about that hubby?"

"Oh, I didn't forget that. But I will feel more at ease knowing that you are here together with Mom and Dad." Erick said, looking at his wife helplessly. Last night's incident gave him quite a shock. It also scared him to death after seeing Elle's life was put in danger again.

Mr. Carter just remained silent, observing the husband and wife before him. They seemed to be in love with each other. Now, he became more curious about why they got separated and living separately. He made a mental note to ask Erick once Elle left.

"Don't be so paranoid, hubby. I will be more careful this time. Trust me." Elle said, comforting and appeasing her man.

Erick pouted, "You told me the same thing last night. I trusted you but see what happened -uhmm"

Erick was not able to finish his sentence as Elle already swallowed up his remaining words by sealing his lips and kissing him. 

Mr. Carter: "..." 

'My poor eyes! Have they forgotten about my presence here?' Mr. Carter lamented to himself.

Elle didn't wait for Erick to continue nagging her. She quickly fled after giving him a passionate kiss. Erick could only sigh deeply while watching the retreating back of his wife until she vanished from his sight.

"Young man, come here. Let's talk." Mr. Carter invited Erick to sit down with him after Elle went out. 

Erick complied with Mr. Carter's request as he sat down on the couch beside him.

"I don't want you to think that I am a nosy person but I couldn't help it. I am dying to know what happened between you and Elle? I could feel that you both love each other so much. So I am wondering why and how you got separated from each other? And who is James? Why are you getting jealous when you already know that your wife only loves you?"

Erick knew that Mr. Carter had a point. He should not feel jealous but he couldn't help it. Thinking about what happened to Elle two years ago, he felt like he was useless. He failed to protect her and he couldn't save her. 

For him, he was a complete failure when it came to protecting his beloved wife. Last night's incident made him more disappointed in himself. He was burdened by those thoughts for the past few days now.

Fortunately, Mr. Carter was here. He needed someone to talk to and vent out his frustrations about himself. Maybe by doing that, he could lighten the heavy burden he was carrying in his heart right now. 

So Erick decided to share everything about what happened to Elle with Mr. Carter, including the reason why they got separated and what he felt about himself as of this moment.

Unknown to Erick, he did the right decision by talking to Mr. Carter without hiding Elle's condition two years ago. The good thing was about to come their way because of that.