In the end, Sigourney still chose to answer the call because she didn't want Theodore to wait.
And in the confined space of the car, every sound seemed magnified.
"Sigourney, where are you right now?"
"I heard there's heavy rain in City Z. Are you alright?"
The moment she picked up, Theodore's anxious voice rang out. Sigourney hastily turned the volume down, flustered, before gently replying.
"I'm fine, Theodore. Venus and I just finished dinner, we're heading back to the hotel now."
Of course, she didn't mention that she was currently with Richard.
"Are you sure? The roads aren't flooded, are they?"
"Tell the driver to slow down, alright? The roads get slippery when it rains, and visibility drops; he needs to be extra careful."
As always, Theodore's tone was calm and composed, hi
