Serena's hands trembled as she read a short message from an unknown number. His vision became increasingly blurry until she almost lost consciousness. She could only hear her husband's voice calling her frantically. She felt like she wanted to speak out but she didn't want to bother her husband coming home just because she was crying in fear right now. However, if she continues to remain silent, it will also make her husband panic. Therefore, she practiced her breathing first to continue the conversation over the telephone again.
"If you don't do anything else when you get home from work, I want you to be home on time."
"What's wrong with you exactly?"
"I missed you, Asher."
"No, Serena. You don't just miss me. It's like something happened to you."
"I'm just sleepy." Serena tried to find every reason so that Asher wouldn't suspect her. She didn't expect Asher to be so sensitive to her even though they didn't meet in person.
"You slept well last night."
"I-"
