Chapter 262

After a shower in the evening, Calla got into bed wearing her pajamas.

She tossed and turned, unable to sleep, her mind filled with thoughts of Mercer. Lying on her pillow, she could almost catch a whiff of his scent.

She had an impulse to throw on her clothes, hail a cab, and go to his place, but she restrained herself.

Those who couldn't endure the present would not enjoy the future. She couldn't go back on her word.

She told herself the two weeks would pass quickly and that she had to persevere.

In the quiet of the night, her phone suddenly lit up and rang on the bedside table.

Reaching for the phone, Calla sat up abruptly when she saw the flashing screen.

It was a call from Mercer; his number flashed repeatedly on the screen. Calla hesitated for a moment but couldn't resist answering the call.

"Are you asleep?" Mercer's deep, pleasant voice came through as soon as the call connected.

Hearing his voice made Calla's heart tighten in her chest. She then said, "Didn't we a