The atmosphere in the corridor was icy, the sound of water splashing outside unable to ease the tension in the air.

Rita and Emma faced each other, their expressions grave.

"What did Nelson tell you?" Rita asked instead of answering Emma's question directly.

At the mention of Nelson, Emma's eyes grew dark.

"Three years ago, after something happened to you, the Old Master forbade him from returning. After that, he and Lau…"

Emma's voice trailed off, and she glanced at Rita.

But Rita was indifferent to the topic of Laurel and Nelson's involvement.

That marriage...

Their relationship had always been unfair to him, and she had been waiting for grandfather...