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Eva

"Hmm... I'm sorry, it's nothing. Go ahead!" I smiled, trying to brush it off, but when I saw the discomfort etched on her face, I sighed deeply. "It's your husband, right?" I asked, my curiosity getting the better of me.

Thelma's eyes widened, and I could see her chest heaving against the fabric of her shirt. "What did you hear?" she asked, her voice shaky and laced with a hint of fear.

I raised my left eyebrow, feigning innocence. "Hear what?" I asked, trying to downplay my knowledge. "What are you talking about?"

Thelma's expression turned stern. "Then why did you say it's my husband?" she demanded, her voice firm but trembling slightly.

I shrugged, trying to appear nonchalant. "Oh, come on, if it wasn't your husband that called, who else? Well, I'm certain your husband must be hungry. Wasn't he the one who called? You'd better go answer him before he sleeps on an empty stomach." I said, trying to deflect her suspicion.

"Oh, yeah," Thelma chuckled nervously.

As she prepared to l