"Jared! Are you deaf or something?" Immersed in his thoughts, he completely zoned out his assistant's calls. She'd been trying to get his attention, but he was in La La Land, oblivious to her voice. Fed up, she tried once more, this time going all in with a shout because he seemed stuck in something else, not hearing her at all. "Jared!"
He couldn't shake off thoughts of Alice, pondering how she was dealing after losing their son. The weird vibes he sensed between her and Robert bothered him, like they were running on an empty tank, just as Sofia Taylor pointed out. It irked him more that she heard his confession. Part of him was relieved she didn't react, thinking it wasn't the right time or place. Yet, he also wished she'd share some thoughts since she heard him spill his guts, thinking
