"When did my self-control become this bad?"
After the passion ebbed, Albert felt no stirrings in his heart. He silently gazed at the girl sprawled on top of him, fast asleep from exhaustion.
To be honest, Albert had never imagined things would turn out like this. But he knew perfectly well that any excuses were meaningless now. What he needed to consider was how to clean up this mess, not turn into a scumbag and leave after pulling up his trousers! He gently rolled the girl lying atop him onto her back and tucked the blankets around her again. Then Albert got out of bed, bent down to pick up the clothes carelessly tossed across the floor, and pulled on pajamas from his Undetectable Extension Charm bag. His clever mind raced as he began considering how to explain what had happened here to Isobel.
Albert had considered keeping it from his wife, but knowing how smart Isobel was, he suspected that if he failed to return tonight, she would probably guess what had happened.
Or should he use the Time-Turner to rush back to Britain? Gazing at the sleeping girl on the bed, Albert ultimately abandoned the idea. Resigned, he took out the Two-Way Mirror and prepared to contact Isobel, who was far away in Britain.
Once he had reached Isobel through the Two-Way Mirror, Albert carefully chose his words, considering how to explain what had just happened.
"Something came up here. I might not be able to go back tonight."
"Oh, so it seems you've already gotten Miss Granger into bed." Isobel's words nearly made Albert lose control of his expression.
"Why would you say that?" Albert asked with a stiff face.
"We've been together for so many years. Do you really think I don't know you?" Isobel did