Unexpected Embrace

The abrupt halt of footsteps made Silas's voice also pause, and subconsciously he turned around and saw Valerie looking at him in surprise. Silas felt a bit embarrassed.

He whispered on the phone, "You deal with the mess you made. I have something to attend to, so I'll hang up now."

After hanging up, Silas turned to look at Valerie.

"When did you arrive?" Silas asked with a forced smile, trying to