Chapter 1794

Turning around, he picked up his phone to check the caller ID. It was Scott. Seeing the name, Dylan paused before answering, "Scott." In the car, Scott held his phone, his breath deep and steady as he listened to the ringing. As each ring echoed, with no answer from Dylan, the silence inside the car grew heavier. Naomi held her phone, wrapped in the stillness of the car. No one picked up. She wondered if Belle and Dylan were okay. Feeling uneasy, Naomi looked out the window and then checked the time. Any trace of sleepiness was long gone. Finally, Dylan's voice came through the line, calm but carrying an undeniable edge. He was upset. Scott heard it and asked, "Where's Belle?" Dylan walked toward the elevator. By now, he was not in a rush anymore. Panicking would not help. If she would not open the door no matter how hard he knocked, then he'd just get someone to unlock it! Hearing Scott's question, Dylan's face darkened. "She's in the room, throwing a tantrum with me!" T