Chapter 687

Elis was at a loss for words. With a half-hearted smile, she mumbled, "So I guess I'm just the odd one out here." Claudia felt sorry for her and quickly called Charles. "Dinner?" Charles' voice came through the other end of the line. "Mom, I'm swamped. How could I possibly find time for dinner?" "I don't care!" Claudia snapped. "You need to come home now! Everyone's coupled up. Are you really going to leave Eli hanging all by herself?" Charles paused for a moment at the mention of Elis before firmly responding, "I'm not coming. I don't have time. I've got work to do." "You—" Claudia fumed, wishing she could reach through the phone and yank his ear. Just then, another voice came from the other end of the line. "Charles, who's on the phone?" Claudia's sharp ears immediately recognized the voice. She frowned and asked, "Are you with Sasha?" Charles sidestepped the question. "Mom, I'm in the middle of something. I have to go. Enjoy your day." Before Claudia could press him further