News And Chill?

"Why the long face?" Therius asked Emma, looking concerned. He had seen Emma's expression. The girl looked like she was about to explode, but she was trying so hard to keep her cool.

"I'm all right," Emma said. She finished her wine and was ready to leave. "I am done. I want to rest now."

She did not want to linger there.

"You don't want to hear more stories about your mother?" Therius asked her attentively.

Emma had heard enough, and her heart was a mess. She wanted to take time to process many things that she just learned today. So, she bowed slightly to Therius and Xion as a form of courtesy.

"Hmm ... I'm kind of tired. Thank you for the chat. Later, we can talk again."

After that, she rose from her seat and left the lounge Therius and Xion could only look at her back as she was walking out. None of them could talk her into staying.