"It was me who insisted on coming back by myself."
Over the phone, Alice Turner heard Lily Turner and Easton Holmes talking, and quickly explained on her behalf.
She didn't want the two of them to have any unpleasantness because of her, especially when her sister was pregnant. There can be no slip-ups now.
Hearing her sister's explanation, Lily Turner realized she had misunderstood Thomas Fisher. She also knew she shouldn't have taken her frustration out on Easton Holmes. She gave him an apologetic smile, then immediately turned to face the car window.
"Sis! As long as you're fine, that's good. You must be tired now, go get some rest. I won't bother you," she said, removing the phone from her ear and preparing to hang up when a large hand suddenly reached over and took the phone from her without her having a chance to react.
