Julian was clearly tired.

His smooth jawline looked hard and cold.

The driver didn’t dare to say any further, and subconsciously breathed quieter.

“Sir… Your phone keeps ringing.”

Julian’s brows furrowed.

He knew.

The ringing were akin to whips slashing his heart. He didn’t dare to answer the call.

Seeing Julian looking helpless instead of flaring up, the driver couldn’t help but add, “Is it Mrs. Fulcher?”

Julian nodded.

He suddenly asked the driver, “Do you think I should pick up the call?”

“Sir,” the driver said solemnly, “why would a smart man like you suddenly forget basic courtesy when it comes to Mrs. Fulcher…?”

Julian was stunned.

That was true.

was only polite to answer someone’s

That was basic courtesy.

was he struggling

be going to visit them. Yet

always

communicated with Diana, she

to pick

said fearfully, as the call went

greeting, waiting

keen enough to sense what Julian left unspoken.

door. She walked quietly to the emergency walkway, so that Sean wouldn’t accidentally overhear her conversation with Julian and

voice was

in the

weren’t intending to come see us right from the

when you said you’ve

Glenwood Avenue!

you want to. I’m not forcing you to come by putting a knife at your

speak, Diana lambasted him like a

She was furious.

also

she calmed down and said, “I’m the one at fault. Had I known how

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