Chapter 13. Mystery Guest

Nicholas stared at the phone screen in front of him for a moment. He let the thing continue to sound, forcing it to be lifted immediately. Not out of doubt, but rather to muster up his courage. He was sure. After picking up the call, indeed, something would happen afterwards. As far as I remember, that's always been the case. Taking a deep breath, Nicholas convinced himself to swipe at the green mark on the phone screen and started talking. 

"Hello..." 

"It's been a long time I haven't heard from you, Nick. Are you very busy there?" There was a tinge of irritation in every word he said. 

Nicholas took a deep breath first then answered. "Mom, how are you? Sorry if I've been so busy lately that I forgot to call Mama." 

"It's okay, honey. I've been better. Then what about you? Have you found a future wife there?" 

Nicholas was silent for a moment, and he knew where this conversation was going next. Thinking for a moment, what is the corre