He was momentarily stunned by Jim's serious expression and the string of unfamiliar titles, taking a good while to realize that the person Jim was referring to was her. His chest surged with joy, his heart pounding wildly. Grabbing his phone, he rushed out.
Even though he knew she wouldn't call him for no reason, he couldn't help but feel a surge of anticipation and sweetness.
As soon as he made his teasing remark, he heard her exasperated voice from the other end.
"Albert, can't you be serious for once?"
He could picture her on the other side, her cheeks slightly flushed, lips pursed in frustration—a sight so adorable that he simply chuckled softly and held back from teasing her further.
Probably annoyed by his playful attitude, she quickly switched to a formal tone.