Samuel held the phone tightly, listening carefully. “Grace… it’s you… Alright, I’ll meet you now.” He ended the call, his face shifting from shock to something calmer.
Raymond stepped forward, his eyes filled with concern. “Was that Ava?”
Samuel hesitated for a second before shaking his head with a small smile. “No, it was just a colleague, Grace. I guess everything that’s been happening got to me for a moment, that’s why I screamed her name. My colleague needs my help at the hospital with a patient.”
Raymond studied him for a moment, then nodded. “Go ahead. We’ll handle things here.”
Samuel turned to Raymond’s father and gave a quick nod. “Excuse me, sir.” His voice was polite but firm. Without another word, he hurried out of the room.
Raymond watched him leave, completely unaware th
