Close to the end of work hours, Charles White, who had been missing for several days, finally gave Bella Scott a phone call: "Bella, are you free to have dinner with me tonight?"
Bella looked at Cindy beside her and answered honestly: "I have something going on, maybe next time."
She wanted to be with her precious son.
"I've been so busy lately that I haven't had time to call you. You're not mad, are you?" Charles asked nervously.
"Why would I be? I know Edward Anderson is giving you a hard time. Take care of your work first. I'm pretty busy lately too –" She didn't finish her sentence when Cindy snatched her phone and hung up.
"You shouldn't do that, it's very impolite!" Bella looked at Cindy, her tone reproachful.
Cindy replied with a smile: "Cecelia will be anxious if we wait any longer. We can always call back later. Let's go and get her so she and her baby don't have to wait."