At that moment, Oliver could feel the frustration boiling in his chest, his hand unconsciously tightening around the phone. He could hear the irritation in Cora's voice, the exhaustion from dealing with William's antics, and it only made him angrier with his brother.
Then he sighed deeply, controlling his breath before responding.
"Cora, please, don't let this ruin your day," Oliver said firmly, his voice low but intense. "I'm really, really sorry about what happened. William has crossed the line this time, and I take full responsibility for not putting a leash on him sooner. You have every right to be upset, and I'll make sure this stops now."
Hearing Oliver words Cora didn't respond immediately, but the sigh she let out showed her irritation hadn't fully settled.
