"Mr. Thomas? What are you doing here? I thought you were going to be gone for the weekend. Is Mrs. Thomas back as well?" Melanie asked as she looked at Richard Thomas walk into the house in the middle of the day, once again.
Richard Thomas paused in the doorway, his gaze lingering on his daughter for a moment before he gave a short nod. "I had an urgent meeting come up. I'll leave after that, later in the evening. Marianne is already gone."
Melanie tilted her head slightly, then nodded in return, with a small smile on her lips. "Ah, I see. So, did you forget your medicine again? Is that why you are here?"
For a long moment, Richard simply looked at her, his expression unreadable. Then he exhaled slowly, as though weighing his words. "Actually," he said at last, his tone quieter now, "I returned to talk to you. Melody, join me in the study."