Like before, a cold voice prompt from the service provider was heard.

Her heart ached all of a sudden but she had to pretend to be calm.

"Elliot might be busy right now, Shea. I'll call him later." She really could not bear to tell Shea the truth.

Keeping it the secret for an extra day and allowing Shea's health to improve was better than giving her the news immediately.

Wesley glared at her slightly.

He thought she would tell Shea the truth and was surprised when she did not.

"Okay." The