Chapter 89. The Unexpected Call

Teyana’s POV

I picked the call as soon as I found an empty space.

“Tey?” My knees weakened on their own as Jeremy’s voice penetrated into my ears.

“Hello, are you there?” He asked. I swallowed, trying to find my voice.

“Hi?” I finally let out. I heard him exhale through the connection and my pulse beat so violently that I pressed a trembling hand to my chest, trying to steady it.

“I know you probably don’t expect to hear from me, but I will make this brief.”

For a moment, I couldn’t speak. That voice—it always had a way of finding the softest part of me and pressing there. I wanted to ask about his arm. I wanted to ask about a lot of things…

I swallowed hard, forcing words out even as my throat tightened.

“Go ahead, it’s fine.” I tried to sound casual.

“Okay. Can we see tomorrow? I want to… discuss something important with you. Promise not to take your time.” Jeremy sounded scared, unsure—that was very unusual.

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