At her wit's ends

Mr. Wang was deeply disturbed to see his son in such a defeatist zone.

"And what if she doesn't? Will you just give up?" he queried gently.

Wei looked at the weather outside which looked gloomy as compared to the sunshine from the day before.

"I will wait for her…"

Xie Mansion

"I need you to trace a person's movements for me right away. I am sending you the details now," Tang spoke urgently in the phone.

"Where is the fire, Tang? You always seem to be coming and going of your own free will. When are you planning to join back work?" his father asked him.

He was seated at the breakfast table when Tang entered. He completely disregarded his father's words and turned to speak with his mother who was sitting next to him.

"Mom, I will be gone for the next few days. Will try and be in touch as and when I can. I am going to my room to pack," with that he walked away.

"What is the meaning of this? Where is he going? How can he ignore me and walk away?" he asked angrily.