When I was done speaking, John breathed a sigh of relief and started to joke around. “The Zieglers are so annoying. Before we make them go bankrupt, let’s have some fun with them!”

I sighed. Men’s emotions were fleeting, passing only after a short time. Just as John was about to share his plans to deal with Thora, my phone rang.

I retrieved the phone from my bag and saw that I had a message from Rose. The last time I saw her, she had just given birth. She should’ve just ended her confinement. Why is she looking for me now?

To be polite, I answered the call anyway. “Hi Rose, what’s the matter?”

“Scarlett, I want to ask for your help with something.” She spoke hesitantly and seemed to be in a difficult position.

“Tell me. As long as it’s not too much, I won’t refuse.”

Nick and Rose did treat me like their sister after all, so naturally, I could not act too distant.

please help me contact Nick? I’ve not

microphone to block out other noises. However,

already had a bad hunch. This time, I became even more certain of my guess. “What’s going on? Tell me

other end of the line fell into silence. After a long while, Rose replied, “Nothing, it’s just that Nick’s been working really hard for the company recently, so I’m worried that he can’t take it.

about to ask her to clarify the situation when all I heard was the beeping sound of

back at the lock screen. My feelings of uneasiness grew stronger

to contact him, Nick’s phone should have been unreachable. However, only a few seconds after I dialed his number, a familiar voice picked

then. Nick was avoiding Rose ever since she had given birth. Perhaps Rose was still trying to cover up for him, and they had already been out

My tone instantly became

his wife just after she had given birth, and she had had no news of him for

not answer my question and instead changed the subject.

to cover it up, which only served

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