“But I’m really busy right now.” Estelle declined with a hesitant tone, her excuse sounding unconvincing. “I... I have a lot of work to handle. You know I’ve got a ton of things to catch up on after spending two days at your house.”

“What if I help you with your work?” Cristofer suggested.

Estelle held her phone tightly and replied awkwardly, “No, thanks. I.. I really need to start working now. Goodbye.”

“Wait!” Cristofer was afraid she might hang up, so he spoke urgently, “Okay, honestly, I miss you and want to see you, so...”

“You...”

After a moment of silence, Cristofer said softly, “I’m outside your building. If...