Chapter 1632

John came up with something on the spot. "Daddy went for a site inspection, it was a very dusty place and it got all over Daddy.” "Oh.” Caprice bought the story without any suspicion. She pressed her cheeks against John’s, ignoring the spots of dirt all over his face. Shortly after that, John walked into the living room with Caprice in his arms. Madam Stockton and Officer Emmanuel were sitting on the couch talking. Queenie sat silently next to them. When John showed up, they quickly rose and greeted him. Both Madam Stockton and Queenie were startled by the haggard state John was in. Officer Emmanuel was similarly taken aback to see him in such a poor state. This was nothing like the John they always knew. What happened to his usual suave and careful preservation of image? Officer Emmanuel knew better than to be disrespectful and greeted John as if nothing had happened, "Young Master Stockton, good evening.” John nodded. A chair was brought to them. John