Blissfully Unaware

After hanging up the phone, Coralie felt stuffy in her chest.

Gideon said, “Let Stella ask. She has many friends, so we'll know soon enough.”

“Okay.”

“Come on, let's play ball while we wait.”

As they chatted, Coralie's phone rang.

Gideon asked, “Is it Stella? She's quick.”

“No, it's my boyfriend.”

Gideon's expression stiffened. “Oh, is he here to pick you up? Go on, answer it.”

Coralie smiled apol