Chapter 1209 Eager To Move Out

“I just ate,” Doris replied somewhat awkwardly.

She tugged at the corner of her shirt and uttered, “Mrs. Jamison had cooked some pasta for me.”

Waylon remained silent.

The atmosphere between them was tense.

“Ring! Ring! Ring!”

Doris’ phone rang, and it broke the awkwardness that was quietly creeping in.

She bent a little to take a look.

Her phone continued to ring incessantly. Someone was calling her repeatedly.

The phone buzzed with a call from an unidentified number. She usually avoided answering such calls, expecting them to be credit card promotions or loan sharks.

Yet the ringing persisted, each call quickly following the last.

With an eye roll and a hint of sarcasm in his voice, Waylon couldn’t help but comment, “We’re hiding some deep secret, aren’t we? What’s got you so spooked about taking that call?”

not hiding anything,” she protested. “I just don’t want to

haven’t even answered?” he countered, raising an eyebrow. “Are you the type that attracts unwanted

in response to

none of your business. I think

up. She promptly answered the call and greeted the

voice came from the other side, she asked, “Am I speaking to Ms. Doris?

“Oh, Ms. Haider? Did the

sorry, but I can’t lower the price

meet your asking price. If you’re willing to negotiate and lower it a bit, I might reconsider. Otherwise, I’d be risking

reach out to haggle over the price,” Haider interjected smoothly. “There’s a fantastic opportunity here. Are

it; I don’t want to be deceived. Buyers are always one step sellers. Save your breath, I can’t stretch my budget

behind

was about to hang up, but Haider’s voice sharpened with

Doris reflected inwardly.

it and she

“Why the hurry? Can’t you let her complete her sentence? Is showing a little patience too much

But really, what will change after she’s had her say? What’s the point of me listening? She’s wasting her time

can be lowered.

off guard, Doris responded, “You should have started with this instead

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