Chapter 44. Worries

Ulysses' POV

"Is mom going home late tonight, dad?" Amelia asks while looking at the door of their room.

"Maybe a bit late. But don't worry princess, mom will come home before you go to bed."

I was also concerned about Ellie. She did not send me a message that she would be home late. Normally, she will send me and the kids a message that she will be late and that we don't need to wait for her. Though, there were also days that she was a bit late, so she didn't bother to send us a message. But now it is a bit different. She was 3 hours later than her usual schedule. She was supposed to be here at 6 pm. 

I decided to give her a call. After three rings, Ellie answers my call.

"Ellie, where are you?" I asked.

"I'm almost home. Sorry, I forgot to send you a message. Did you guys already have your dinner?" She asked.

"Yes, we did. Though the kids want to wait for you. But I don't want to be scolded by you for not eating on ti