Sophia couldn't manage to call out. After a quick chat with Avery, she picked up her phone and texted William.

She stared at the screen, but no reply came.

Watching as William disappeared from sight, and Noah's car turned the corner, her phone buzzed in her hand. Finally, a reply from William:

[Call me after the check-up.]

Sophia let out a sigh of relief, instinctively pressing the phone to her chest.

"Soph?" Avery ...