She hesitated, hand trembling slightly. She wasn't sure what to say... or even if she wanted to hear his voice right now. With a sharp inhale, she declined the call and turned away.
But the second ring came too fast. This time, without thinking, her finger slipped and hit 'accept'—almost as if some part of her wanted the words she'd been avoiding.
"Thea, Mother mentioned that you came by to see me today.Is there anything you have to say to me?"
"Yes, I went...No, nothing important. I just simply went ...that's all."She chose not to disclose the reason behind her visit.
"Is everything okay, Thea?" Ryder asked, sensing a shift in her demeanor. "You sound different. Is something bothering you?"
The line went silent, the only sound being the soft breathing on both ends.
"Thea?"
But Thea remained silent, her heart aching with all the words she couldn't bring herself to say.
