Yvonne smiled with pursed lips. She placed the phone in her ear. "I hear that you've been really busy, Mr. Anderson."

"Missed me?" Stephen asked directly. His tone had a subtle hint of amusement.

Yvonne's heart skipped a beat. She replied glumly, "I'm busy too. I don't have time for unnecessary things."

"But I missed you," Stephen said directly. "And also, Elvin."

Yvonne didn't know how to respond, so she remained silent.

The night was quiet. Stephen listened to the rustling noises on the o