Chapter 134

He chuckled weakly, "Haha, my student's got some serious skills, huh?"

Kai, still catching his breath, replied, "Yeah! She's only been at it for a bit and she's already this good. Too bad she doesn't fly fighter jets!"

Robert chimed in, "Fighter jets? No way! Our detective squad needs talent like this."

Kai was speechless.

It was clear how much Zoey had shocked Kai.

Feeling a bit awkward, Robert remembered Zoey's various antics at the police station and felt somewhat apologetic. "Kai, once she gets her driver's license, I'll treat you to three meals. How about that?"

Kai angrily hung up without giving him a single reply.

After Robert hung up, Tenley noticed his goofy smile. "What happened? Why are you so happy?"

Robert said, "Zoey and Kelvin are like two extremes. I still remember when Kelvin went to get his driver's license, Kai was just as angry, saying the kid was too cautious, taking forever to press the gas pedal and spending tens of seconds checking the road conditions."

Talking about Kelvin, they both suddenly remembered they had a son.

Tenley added, "By the way, Kelvin said he's free these days and might come back next week."

"Really? Let me know when he's coming back. I'll take a few days off to spend time with him, see if he's been keeping fit while living away." Robert's face couldn't hide his pride when he mentioned Kelvin.

Tenley smiled, "You don't scare him away."

"Scare him? I'm just concerned about him. You know, as a doctor, he spends most of his time sitting. If I don't teach him well, he might catch something from the hospital. How can he treat others if he doesn't stay healthy?"

"You're right."

Robert had been so exhausted from handling Hugh's case that he fell asleep as soon as he lay down.

They completely forgot that Kelvin's room had been rented out.

There was no place for Kelvin in the house.

A week later, Kelvin returned.

He took the earliest train, thinking that when he got home, Tenley would have a big meal waiting for him, just like old times.

He imagined enjoying a happy time with his parents, then taking a lazy nap, and later chatting and watching TV with them.

It was a beautiful thought, but when he opened the door, there wasn't a person in sight, let alone a big meal.

"Dad, Mom, I'm home!"

There was no one answered.

Kelvin thought they might be out grocery shopping, so he changed into his slippers and headed straight to his room to find his pajamas.

He didn't like wearing formal clothes at home; pajamas were the most comfortable.

But when he opened the bedroom door, neatly placed at the entrance was a pink pajama set.

Turning his head, he saw a girl lying on his bed who was reading a book.

"Sorry, I must have entered the wrong room." Kelvin lowered his head and quickly backed out.

Facing the unfamiliar Zoey, he completely forgot this was his room.

It wasn't until he stepped out that he realized that was his room.

Why was there a woman living in his room?

Zoey, seeing Kelvin's flustered departure, thought he was foolish.

Robert and Tenley hadn't mentioned Kelvin's return. Maybe he wanted to surprise his parents?

Zoey got up from the bed and called out his name, "Kelvin?"

Kelvin instinctively responded, his handsome face full of confusion, "You... know me?"

"I'm Zoey Brown, your dad's subordinate. I'm staying here for a while." With Zoey's explanation, Kelvin understood.

He still confirmed, "You're staying in my room?"

"Yeah, five hundred bucks a month, including three meals and rides to work."

Kelvin was speechless. In the pricey Emerald City, his parents had rented out his room for such a low price. Did they think so little of him?

Before Kelvin could say anything, Zoey took on a host-like demeanor, "I've already paid several months' rent, so I have the right to use this room. Understand?"

"Got it."

"Good." No wonder he was Robert's son, so easy to understand.

She didn't need to explain further.

Zoey yawned and stretched, planning to close the door and continue her nap. She needed to recharge during her rare time off.

As she was about to close the door, Kelvin called out, "Do you know where my parents went?"

"They went to run a marathon. They should be back in the afternoon." Zoey replied.

"Okay, thanks." Kelvin placed his suitcase next to the sofa. Even though it was his home, with Zoey there, his actions felt restricted and a bit awkward.

His peripheral vision kept catching glimpses of Zoey because the space was so small, it was hard not to see her.

Strangely, seeing Zoey made him inexplicably nervous.

Zoey noticed his fatigue and, trying to appear more approachable, asked, "Have you had breakfast?"

"No."

"Go eat. There's food in the kitchen. Just heat it up."

Kelvin felt speechless. It seemed like this had become her home, and he was the guest.

"Thanks." Kelvin felt a bit conflicted but accepted the reality.

Zoey had the right to use his room.

He asked, "Ms. Brown, do you know where my pajamas are? I'd like to take a shower. I got all sweaty from the trip."

"Check your wardrobe. I haven't touched it. I don't have many clothes."

"Okay." Kelvin stood up and headed to the room to check the wardrobe.

Just as he reached the door, he remembered what Zoey had said.

He no longer had the right to the room. If he just walked in, would Zoey think he had no manners?

Even though it was his room, he had to meekly look at Zoey, "Could you help me get them? Sorry for the trouble."

"No problem." She went in and rummaged through the wardrobe.

The pajamas were right on top, in plain sight. She found them and handed them to him, "Is this it?"

"Yeah, that's it." Kelvin thanked her and turned to leave.

But Zoey called out again, "I think you might need this too."

Kelvin saw it was his underwear in her hand, feeling extremely embarrassed.

She really didn't see him as a man at all.