Words hung there, and silence clung on the other end for an eternity.

Did not know I was thinking, Sofia Lanka frowned. "Mr. Monroe, if you're quiet, I'll take that as your agreement."

I finally managed to let out a word. "Ms. Lanka, you messaged and called about this. I would like to know what led you to believe I would not agree to such a small request from My own son.".

"And let's be clear—his lack of a father isn't because he doesn't have one. It's because you've been keeping his existence a secret from Me all this time."

I did hang up eventually, after leaving Sofia Lanka standing...