The implication was that he would leave the little guy to the company and go home to deal with it himself.

"Lundy doesn't want to go to the company!" Lundy pulled the hem of my clothes pitifully.

I lowered my head and looked into the little boy's watery eyes. Finally, I made a concession. "Lundy, play with brother and sister at aunt's home."

After speaking, I turned to the man beside me with a more resolute tone,

"Scarlet Moon must be dealt with quickly and cannot be delayed. Mr. Carter, please hurry back." Penn looked at me deeply and nodded after a while, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, before turning to...