Chapter 198. Fulfilling My Selfish Request

Before I could lose my nerve, I reached for my phone and began dialing Ace’s number. I waited impatiently and nervously for him to pick up the phone.

Maybe he’s already asleep…

It’s very late at night and I might be disturbing him; however, I just wanted to hear his voice…

A few seconds later, the line finally connected.

“Rina…” Ace said my name casually.

My heart skipped a beat at just hearing his voice call my name. Ace paused as if he was waiting for me to say something.

“Ace…” I managed to whisper into the phone when I found my tongue again.

“Is something the matter? You’re calling quite late at night…” Ace asked.

Instead of sounding sleeping, Ace just sounded tired. Was he still awake at this hour?

“Umm…sorry for calling you so late at night. Were you still up?” I asked with worry.

“Sort of…” Ace replied vaguely.

“I see…” I murmured.

Although he wasn’t here with me, I still felt so much tension just talking