Chapter 325

Grace readily agreed, but just then her phone rang. "Excuse me, Mr. Church. You can send me the details about dinner via WhatsApp. I need to take this call." "Go ahead," Konnor replied with a smile. As she moved away, she glanced at the caller ID and couldn't help but smile. "Hello? Why are you calling me so early? Haven't you had a chance to rest since arriving in Jeronis City?" she asked out of concern. Ripples stirred in my heart. "I just got here and thought of you, so I called." "You're alone, aren't you?" she teased. "Babe, you're so clever! How did you guess?" I feigned surprise. Her cheeks flushed slightly. "Whenever you're by yourself, you get a bit... cheeky." During their time apart, we had been calling each other every night. Usually, I called from the dorm, where the lively chatter of friends could always be heard. So, we restrained ourselves. I chuckled softly. "With people around, I need to show them I respect you. If I'm serious when no one's around, does tha