Easton Holmes's apology and attitude shocked Thomas Fisher. Their brotherly interactions were far from this; it was always filled with playful banter and mutual teasing.
Though Easton usually didn't talk much, he wasn't without moments of teasing either. But witnessing this side of him was a first for Thomas.
"Big Brother! You don't need to be like this. I won't take it to heart, especially since I hold some responsibility for what happened to Athena." Thomas's tone and expression naturally became serious. He realized he needed to treat this matter with the gravity it deserved, as Easton's account clearly indicated something was wrong with Athena.
At that moment, a taxi approached, and both men instinctively looked in its direction. A thought crossed both their minds: Athena Linton must have arrived.
Indeed, the taxi stopped, and soon after, Athena Linton stepped out.
