BIANCA'S POV

"He left?"

"Yes, for just a brief business in town. He would be back before evening."

"Ohhh." I muttered in understanding.

"Calm down." Eleanor walked up to meet me where I stood. "He only did so after he realized the travel ban had been implemented, and there was no way you could fly back home the next day."

"So it was best to leave my parents in worry?"

"No!" She raised her hands in surrender. "No. He talked about being sure that your boss was going to reach out to them, and probably make something up. I guess they have finally told your parents the truth, for you...