Both Rachel and Sheena were shocked to hear that.

“Are you leaving something out? The entire exchange doesn’t feel right to me,” Rachel commented, looking at Elisa through the rearview mirror.

Sheena also remained quiet.

After a moment of hesitation, Elisa continued, “He is still concerned about my well-being, but I can feel that he’s more tentative this time. There seemed to be something beyond what he was saying, but he didn’t elaborate further. He just asked if I was okay and then hung up, saying he didn’t want to intrude on my life.”

Rachel was surprised to hear that. “For real? He said that?”

Elisa nodded. “Yeah.”

used the word ‘intrude’? I

hear that. Since he already made it clear, I didn’t ask further. I don’t want to give him false hope,” Elisa replied calmly,

with a conflicted expression

she explained, “He’s acting weird because of me. I’m not sure if

something was off. Just then, she

elaborate. Since she had already started the conversation,

soon as she stopped the car, she turned to look at Sheena. “What happened?

helplessly before telling them what

Rachel were shocked but

told him how you feel. It’s unfair for you to keep

also nodded. Looking at Sheena’s conflicted and nervous expression, she held her

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