Chapter 176

The call got through and, within moments, was connected.

“Hello?” said Sunny, his voice barely above a whisper. “Jeremy, I’m doing my homework. What’s up?”

“It’s me,” said Corinne.

“Corinne?” blurted Sunny, his voice raised in surprise.

He quickly cleared his throat and talked proudly, “Corinne, why are you calling me with Jeremy’s phone?”

“Is your sister at home?” she asked.

This baffled Sunny. “Why? Why are you looking for her?”

Corinne knew she should not talk with Sunny about Jeremy’s condition because he was still a child. “Umm… Jeremy needs her badly now. Can you ask if she’s free to come?”

now. It’s probably going to be a while longer before she comes back. Why does Jeremy want to look

sister could never help out Jeremy in time, not

“Nothing. Bye!”

you! Wait,

she swiftly ended the call. Her plan was to invite the apple of Jeremy’s eye and let them have an enjoyable night, all while solving the toxin problem

if Sunny’s sister was not out of the country.

sighed helplessly. Just then, Jeremy’s phone vibrated again. She thought Sunny had called back, but looking at the screen, she realized

the moment she opened her mouth, she remembered the complication

answered the call on Jeremy’s behalf in case it was an urgent call.

As usual, Zeke sounded playful, and it

me,” Corinne

grinned. “Corinne, it’s you! Where’s Jeremy?”

now, and he can’t answer

seconds of silence, Zeke chuckled. “Oh, I get it. I’m sorry for disturbing you

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good few seconds before realization dawned on her what Zeke meant. Her face blushed. “Wait!

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