Upon hearing Rachel's name, Tyrone sharply turned to Cecilia, his dark eyes seeming to bore into her very soul, sending shivers down her spine.

With a sheepish look on her face, Cecilia shot a glare at Quintessa and hurriedly explained to Tyrone, "Well, I don't know either. I didn't answer it. Who knows why she called me - I've blocked her number." Just a moment ago, Cecilia was scolding her son, but now she was cowed under the pressure of a mere phone call.

The phone was still buzzing insistently when Quintessa stopped Cecilia in her tracks, "Hey, hold up, don't block her just yet. If she's calling back-to-back like this, it must be something urgent. Let's hear her out first."

Then, turning to Tyrone with a smirk, Quintessa cooed, "Don't you agree, darling?"

Her "darling" was so syrupy sweet it sent shivers down Cecilia's spine, and she shot Quintessa a venomous look that screamed "Vixen."

the call, see what she wants, okay? And I better not find out that you've been in touch

cornered by her son's stern words, Cecilia begrudgingly held

desperate edge, "Auntie, I'm so sorry to bother you,

again. I'm with Tyrone right now, and

about to end the call, Quintessa, who had been eyeing the phone like a

Cecilia gasped in shock.

tried to grab the phone back, but Tyrone stopped her.

speakerphone, a wicked smile playing at the corners of her mouth, "Hey there, dear auntie Rachel,

through before

nonchalantly, "Oh come on, it's only been three years. Have you already forgotten my voice? Seems like I didn't leave as much of an impression

anger and frustration were palpable in Rachel's voice, even

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255