Chapter 176

The call got through and, within moments, was connected.

“Hello?” said Sunny, his voice barely above a whisper. “Jeremy, I’m doing my homework. What’s up?”

“It’s me,” said Corinne.

“Corinne?” blurted Sunny, his voice raised in surprise.

He quickly cleared his throat and talked proudly, “Corinne, why are you calling me with Jeremy’s phone?”

“Is your sister at home?” she asked.

This baffled Sunny. “Why? Why are you looking for her?”

Corinne knew she should not talk with Sunny about Jeremy’s condition because he was still a child. “Umm… Jeremy needs her badly now. Can you ask if she’s free to come?”

something was wrong. “She’s not in the country now. It’s probably going to be a while longer before she comes back. Why does Jeremy want to

time, not when

“Nothing. Bye!”

evidently displeased Sunny. “Hey, you! Wait,

to explain in detail, so she swiftly ended the call. Her plan was to invite the apple of Jeremy’s eye and let them have an enjoyable night, all while solving the toxin

Sunny’s sister was

Just then, Jeremy’s phone vibrated again. She thought Sunny had called back, but looking at the

reaction was to call Jeremy out of the bathroom to pick up the phone, but the moment she opened her mouth, she remembered the complication Jeremy was in and quickly

Jeremy’s behalf in case it

are you?” As usual, Zeke sounded playful, and it did not sound like he

me,” Corinne

“Corinne, it’s you! Where’s

in the shower right now, and he can’t answer the phone,” Corinne

chuckled. “Oh, I get it. I’m sorry for

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