For a week, Cathryn had stayed home, and the phone calls from Keith went from three times a day to five times. When her mild, calm-natured parents were getting annoyed, Cathryn had to pack and leave for the island.
This was the first time that Cathryn came back from home without having Keith pick her up in person. When they walked to the waiting car, it was John the butler taking her luggage and walking to the driver's seat. Cathryn was slightly disappointed. The butler seemed to have guessed her emotions, as he explained.
"The master has been in Japan these days, Miss. Since you are back with us, he should be coming home very soon."
Keith never said anything about Japan when he was on the phone. Now thinking about the roaming phone charge, Cathryn felt pain and answered.
"His work is important. It's fine."
John nodded and smiled. "In the heart of the master, Miss Riley is important, too."