Chapter 87 Gone Above and Beyond

"When are you coming back?" Gary asked. Only then did I realize that I had promised to be back by 8:30 pm, but now it was almost 9:00 pm. Feeling a bit conflicted, I replied, "I'm sorry, Gary. I might not be able to help you with your studies tonight. "Please tell your dad that I'll make up for tonight over the weekend. Would that be okay?" As I spoke on the phone, William's gaze remained fixed on me. On the other end of the phone, Gary answered kindly, "Of course it's okay. I just want to know when you'll be back. "It's very late now. I'll ask Dad to pick you up. It'll be too dangerous for you to come back alone." I was stunned, not expecting this to be the reason he called. "I might not be back early. I'll contact your dad if I need any help by then, okay?" "Okay. Bye, Mom," said Gary. "Bye, Gary." A smile spread across my face. After hanging up the phone, I met William's eyes and then stopped smiling. On the other end of the phone, Lucas came over as soon as Gary hung up.