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?”

not in the country now. It’s probably going to be a while longer before she comes back.

sister could never help out Jeremy in time, not when she was out of

“Nothing. Bye!”

you! Wait, answer

to explain in detail, so 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 at

case if Sunny’s sister was not out of

thought Sunny had called back, but looking at the screen, she realized

the moment she

thought, she answered the call on Jeremy’s behalf in case it

are you?” As usual, Zeke sounded playful, and it did not sound like he

me,” Corinne said faintly.

“Corinne, it’s

the shower right now, and he can’t answer the phone,” Corinne answered honestly.

Zeke chuckled. “Oh, I get it. I’m sorry for disturbing you two.”

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