Chapter 690

Rory must be furious since she missed his calls three times. If she did not return his calls, the guy might drop by to see her. Mable had a headache just thinking about it. She quickly called his number. The call connected after the sixth ring. “Hello, Rory?” Mable said. Rory’s aloof voice came on the line. “I can’t believe you didn’t take my calls, Mable!” Mable explained, “I was out. My phone was charging in the bedroom. I didn’t miss your calls on purpose.” Rory scoffed, and it was hard to tell whether he believed her reason. Mable paused and asked cautiously, “Why did you call me?” “Mabes.” Rory’s voice was flat. “Happy birthday.” Mable was dumbfounded. Did he call just to wish her a happy birthday? “Thank you.” Mable was relieved. “What do you want for your birthday?” Rory asked. Mable cringed as she recalled the thousand roses Rory had gifted her on her last birthday. The guy was avant-garde on the gift-giving front, and Mable was not sure she was up fo