Chapter 228

As expected, Soren’s name appeared on my car radio’s screen.

I felt a rush

of adrenaling shoot straight to my brain when answered the call.

“Hello? What can I do for you?” I wasn’t sure why, but my spice sounded a bit cutesy… and a little fake.

Soren, as calm as ever, replied, “Are you awake? Why havent you replied to my messages?”

“I’m driving. It’s peak hour, so I haven’t had the chance to look at my phone.”

“Oh, I see ”

I couldn’t help but laugh when I realized how well he was playing along with my excuse.

Then, memories from the night before rushed in–how he had hugged me in the back of his car, seerning so fragile, as if he needed someone to care for him.

When he fell silent, I asked, “Why are you calling me so early in the morning?

“Nothing, I just wanted to tell you that I slept really well last night, and I’m perfectly fine this morning. I thought I’d let you know so you don’t worry about me,” he answered.

I was shocked!

a couple, so he didn’t have to tell me all that,

irritation, something I couldn’t

“Is that so?”

since I

and my smile

with that last

of your health and not overwork yourself. I’m sure your mother and Sol would worry, even if

frustrated with myself the moment the words left my mouth–it felt like a half–hearted attempt to

just chuckled. “What’s the matter, scaredy cat? Are you pretending to have

was my turn to be at a

between us, I’ve already taken 99. Is it really that hard for

was direct, cutting straight to the point while I

and my mind instantly collapsed

the sound of someone

moment.

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replied, “Um… I’m driving right now, but

about my safety, softened his tone

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