Chapter 74

Alexander

"Charlie, can you hear me?" I asked, waiting for a response.

I waited patiently, but the line remained quiet.

"Come on, Charlie, answer me!" I muttered under my breath, frustration creeping in.

"Urg.. fucking Christ Charlie. Do you seriously not hear me or are you intentionally keeping quiet?" I added, growing impatient.

I stood there, phone pressed to my ear, listening to the deafening silence. My eyes narrowed, annoyance creeping up my spine.

Where was Charlie? Why wasn't he responding? I glanced around, ensuring I wasn't in a dead zone.

I was In my sitting room, and the signal strength was fine.

I checked the call duration – still connected.

I let out a sigh and was on the verge of ending the call when suddenly, a voice called out and I froze when I heard the name.

"Amelia, what are you doing outside?"

That was Charlie's voice.

My mind began to wander.

Was Amelia the one who picked up my call?

It could have been a mistake.

"I'll be there in a bit."

I heard her voice a