Chapter 254

Fortunately, I had the foresight to move the phone away from my ear.

Even from about eight inches away, I could still hear Wendy yelling, "You sent me an ambiguous message, didn't answer my calls, and I thought something terrible had happened! If you had called back any later, I would have been at the police station!"

"I'm sorry, Wendy. It was noisy here and I didn't hear the phone. Just calm down, and I'll treat you to some afternoon tea."

"Do you think a cup of tea can calm me down?" Wendy's tone softened. "Fine, one mocha and a fruit salad. Don't add anything else; I'm on a diet."

"Got it!"

Wendy was strict about her figure and very disciplined. Compared to her, I was much lazier. If it hadn't been for a series of unexpected events, I wouldn't have slimmed down so quickly after giving birth.

"So, what did your message mean?"

"It's a bit complicated. I'll explain later. I have something else to do now."

Luke was still waiting nearby, so I couldn't keep talking to Wendy. After