Summer couldn't afford to waste a second.
Stephen had a sharp mind, capable of piecing together an entire situation from the smallest details. Until she was at a safe distance, she couldn't risk raising his suspicions.
She answered the call, forcing herself to sound normal. "Uncle."
"Hmm." Stephen's voice was as calm as ever. "What are you doing?"
"I'm on the road. Lillian forgot some documents, so I'm dropping them off for her."
"Is that so?" Stephen chuckled lightly. "I'm about to board my flight. I was missing you, so I thought I'd call. Have you been good, waiting at home for me?"
Summer's heart nearly stopped. Her grip on the steering wheel tightened as she glanced nervously at Margaret and Ryan, relieved she hadn't put the call on speaker. She felt a surge of frustration but ma
