Matt’s low chuckle rumbled against her forehead. He didn’t lower the phone right away. “Hi, Cheryl,” sagot nito, voice steady and amused. “Thanks for the warm welcome. And will make sure she catches up and stays ahead in the bedroom category.” Gabby felt her face burn hotter. She tried to reach up again, pero mas mataas pa rin ang kamay nito. His arm around her waist tightened just enough—gentle but firm. Cheryl’s laughter exploded sa speaker. “Seriously, please take care of her. Make her take risks. Corrupt her... She needs it.” Gabby’s eyes widened in horror. She mouthed “Noooo” and tried to grab the phone again. “Appreciate the permission slip, Cheryl,” pagsakay naman ni Matt sa pagbibiro nga kaibigan. “I think we’re handling the corruption pace just fine.” “Stop it, you two!”

