Severing Ties

As they walked along, Declan's phone rang.

Kendall watched him pull out his phone, and when she saw the caller ID, the joy on her face visibly vanished.

"I'll take this call; just wait a moment," Declan said, heading toward the roadside embankment.

Kendall gave a wry smile. Who would care to wait for him?

Without a word, she continued walking, not looking back.

Meanwhile, Declan answered Trenton's