Without Hesitation

"There's no need to add me, is there?" Valerie said, "Just call me if there's anything. Anyway, we don't need to talk on LINE."

Declan pursed his lips and said, "Call you? How could I do that when you change your phone number as frequently as a scammer?"

Valerie fell silent.

Declan put away the phone. "Forget it."

He started the car and said lightly, "Shall I take you home or to the hospital?"

Val