chapter 28

While driving back home, I saw Crystal's name flashing on my phone. I clicked on my Bluetooth to answer the call.

"Hey, what's up?" I asked in a cheerful mood, clearly happy from the productive day.

"Where are you?" she asked in a calm voice.

"I just finished and dropped Rose near her apartment. Now, I'm driving back to the house," I replied casually, taking the turn toward the Sunrise Meadows area. "Is there something you want to ask?" I added.

"You're answering a call while driving? Stop the car on the side before talking more." Her sharp voice exploded in my ears. You fool, Lyla, always saying things that land you in trouble, I scolded myself.

"Alright, I'll stop, but I was talking through Bluetooth," I tried to defend my actions.

"It's still a distraction while driving, Little Miss," she retorted sharply.

"Now, what is it you called for?" I asked as I stopped on the side of the road.