"I've run into a bit of trouble here, I'm trapped," the urgency evident in Brandon Heath's voice. "Ria called me just now, saying something might have happened at home and asked me to rush back. What exactly has happened? Aria, don't lie to me, I'm really worried about you."
"Did mom go to see you? What did she want with you?"
Aria Rowlett remains silent, unable to speak for a moment.
Outside, the sound of knocking can be heard again. One knock after another, growing more frantic and aggressive.
Brandon hears the knocking sound again on his side and speaks; his cool tone having a hint of anger and anxiety, "Aria, speak. What did mom want from you, is someone knocking on the door outside, what exactly happened?"
"Are you trying to kill me with worry?"
Aria originally had no intention of harming the relationship between Brandon and Lady Octavia.
But now, some things can't be changed even if she doesn't want them to.
