As Kimberly answered the call, Edwin found himself drawn closer, straining to hear the conversation. He couldn't make out Lance's words, but Kimberly's responses piqued his curiosity.
"Hey Lance, good to hear from you," Kimberly said warmly. "Yeah, it's been a while... Oh, he's doing okay. You know Edwin, he's resilient."
Edwin's ears perked up at the mention of his name. He watched as Kimberly's expression shifted between concern and amusement.
"I know, I know. He hasn't been great about returning calls lately," Kimberly continued, shooting a pointed look at Edwin. "But he's been through a lot... No, I understand. I'll talk to him."
The conversation went on for a few more minutes, with Kimberly mostly listening and offering short responses. Edwin found himself growing increasingly agi
