Ella's phone continued ringing, an unknown number flashing on the top of her screen. She recognized it as the same number she had gotten missed calls from, in the morning
After a beat, Ella answered the call.
But before she could utter a word, a delicate voice came from the other side—
"Hello."
Ella stiffened, "Mom…?"
"Return to the Yu Mansion."
Ella glanced at Adrian who was smoothening her dress, "Mom, I can't today…"
"Now." Mrs. Yu's voice was stern compared to how she had talked to her yesterday at the party.
Before Ella could say a word, Mrs. Yu hung up.
Feeling a piercing gaze on her, Ella looked up at Adrian with a smile, "Baby, I…"
"Need to go?" Adrian reached out to play with her long hair.
Ella fell silent for a beat before she shifted a little away from him.
Her hair trailed down his fingers, making him frown.