294. His Regret

Before the phone touched the ground, Lucas caught it quickly.

Heidi slumped on the couch, supporting her forehead with both hands, anxiety creasing her brows.

“Ms. Olsen- Ms. Olsen, are you still there?” Isla's frantic voice sounded through the phone. “Ms. Olsen-”

“Heidi, are you alright?” Lucas knelt in front of her, his eyes flashing with worry. “Speak to me, Heidi.”

“Ms. Olsen-”

“Is that how you speak to a pregnant lady!?” Lucas yelled into the phone, interrupting Isla's voice.

His rage took over and he didn't think twice before yelling the angry words.

Silence hung in the atmosphere.

Heidi gasped and looked up. From the other end of the phone, Isla also gasped. And Lucas…

When he realized what he just did, he slapped his forehead, shaking his head.

“Th-That is Lucas Harrison's voice. Ms. Olsen, are you in the same place? What's going on?”

Heidi was so shaken and confused that she remained motionless and unresponsive.

“Ms. Olsen. What are you doing in the same place as Lucas Ha