The bodyguard shook his head. "We can't ask Mr. Wood's whereabouts at will."

"Lend me the mobile phone, and I'll give him a call."

"Yes, ma'am."

When connected, Shawn was indifferent and aloof. The voice came, "What's the matter?"

"It's me," Gale said.

He was silent for a few seconds before saying, "What's the matter."

Although the words were the same, his tone had softened a lot.

Gale asked, "You left me in the ward alone and didn't allow me to go out. What's the difference between being