I picked the call as soon as I found an empty space.

“Tey?” My knees weakened on their own as Jeremy’s voice penetrated into my ears.

“Hello, are you there?” He asked. I swallowed, trying to find my voice.

“Hi?” I finally let out. I heard him exhale through the connection and my pulse beat so violently that I pressed a trembling hand to my chest, trying to steady it.

“I know you probably don’t expect to hear from me, but I will make this brief.”

For a moment, I ...