Hobart remembered Christine's exact words seemed to have been: he had made an important choice before, and now it was time to pay the price for it.
Christine's choice would clearly affect Hobart's current life as well.
Hobart indeed did not rush to make a choice, because he had too little information at hand and did not know how to decide for the moment.
The atmosphere at dinner was quite lively overall, mainly thanks to Donna. Ever since the young girl learned they were going traveling, she had wanted to set off immediately.
Hobart realized that if he chose not to leave with Donna and the others, he might not see Donna and Tyrone for quite a long time.
So Hobart invited her and Tyrone to help receive Elizabeth and the others tomorrow, and invited them to visit the Emperor Rosell exhibition together on Sunday.
Donna naturally agreed at once, while Tyrone listened to his sister.
Around eight o'clock, dinner ended in a pleasant atmosphere.
Just as Hobart was about to follow Christine to the Study, Monlisa suddenly grabbed his arm. "In my eyes, you're still a child. You shouldn't get involved in adult matters."
Hobart was slightly startled before smiling. "Mother, thank you for the reminder, but we're always growing up, whether we want to or not."
Monlisa sighed. "Yes. As a mother, I shouldn't stand in the way of your growth."
"I can feel your reluctance," Hobart said. "But I don't seem to fully understand it yet, after all, I don't have children."
Monlisa smiled and released Hobart's arm. "Go on."
Hobart gave an "Mm," bowed slightly to Monlisa, and hurried to the Study.
After closing the door to the Study, only Christine, Doffis, and Hobart remained inside.
Christine sat behind the desk and lit a cigarette. "I