Richard rarely heard her speak in such a tone.

When she was with him, Sophia was usually calm and gentle. Professional at work, organized in life.

She seldom used such a girlish tone.

Richard hastily hung up, his hand slipping, and the phone fell with a muffled thud onto the carpet.

The action betrayed his distress.

Richard wanted to ask to confirm what exactly was between her and Derek. But hearing her happy voice, he lost the courage to even ask a single ...