Chapter 1660

Veronica placated Marissa with a few polite remarks before hastily retreating to her room, afraid her unease would give her away.

Once inside, she heaved a sigh of relief. Patting her chest to calm her racing heart, she saw the cell phone on the bedside table blinking. She crossed the room in quick strides to answer the call, “Hello, Moran?”

The man on the other end of the line had a gentle tone. “Why did it take you so long to answer? I called you twice already!”

Veronica blushed, replying, “I was chatting with Ellinor and didn’t have my phone with me. Sorry about that. I should have messaged you!”

Moran lovingly responded, “There’s no need to apologize. Don’t be so formal with me. If you do this again, I might actually get upset!”

Veronica chuckled sweetly, “I see, Moran. I’ll try not to be too formal with you.”

“Hmm, you said you were talking to Ellinor? Isn’t it a bit late for that? Doesn’t she need to put the kids to bed?” Moran asked with concern.

I went to talk to her about my brother.”

seemed surprised. “Theo? Has there been any news about him?”

I saw him today!”

the past three

didn’t get a chance to speak with him and I heard he might

exclaimed, “What?

Moran? She finally found Theo,

tough for

Moran’s voice, Veronica felt a pinch of discomfort, “Moran,

when he spoke again, his voice was a bit heavier, “If I still had feelings for her, what would

you still care about her, and I was worried you haven’t moved on.”

her, “I once had feelings for her, and I do respect her, but there’s nothing more than that. If I hadn’t moved on, I wouldn’t have pursued you, Veronica. You’re the most important girl to me now. I care about you. That’s the reason why I care about the things that bother you. I hope your

her heart, touched by

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