Chapter 415

Eric, however, kept this to himself.

Instead, he simply asked, "Should we really wait for him to cross a line before we intervene?"

This caused Linda to stop in her tracks.

"Listen, Linda." Eric's voice grew stern. "Ernest just woke up. If he finds out about this, his response will only be much harsher than mine."

Linda responded with silence.

To the outside world, Ernest might appear calm and approachable.

Still, those who knew him well understood that behind his kind demeanor was a depth that wasn't easy to handle.