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CHAPTER 17: CALLING CRUSHES
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2022-03-28 16:25:19“Hello ?” Dmitri’s deep, soothing voice floated in, warming Audrey’s insides.
She could just hear him say that word on repeat her whole life.
“Hello ? Is anyone there ?” Dmitri asked again, although he could hear the faint sound of Audrey’s breathing.
"Uh hello, Doctor !” Audrey went for a cheerful tone after a moment’s hesitation. “I hope I have not caught you at the wrong time," she cautiously asked, her nerves almost failing her.
"No, you haven’t. May I know who is on the line ?" asked an awestruck Dmitri with his heart in his mouth as he could easily recognize that sweet voice anywhere.
"It's me, Audrey Blaydes this side," answered Audrey.
"Audrey who ?" Dmitri asked innocently.
"After spilling coffee on me twice, you're asking Audrey who ? The audacity,
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