Chapter 113

Franklin stared at his phone hesitantly. His fingers trembled over the screen, about to type a message for Clara but then stopping. He let out a long sigh, realizing that a text message wouldn't be enough to explain this situation.

"I'm sure Clara will be angry because I can't accompany her." Repeatedly he tried to look at his phone, trying to weigh what he would do next.

But Franklin also couldn't just stay silent without telling Clara the truth. That woman might be waiting for him tonight, and that would only make her angrier later.

Finally, with a heavy heart, Franklin pressed the call button on Clara's contact. The dial tone rang several times before Clara's soft voice answered on the other end.

"Hello, Franklin? What's up?"

Hearing Clara's voice made Franklin's heart even heavier. He swallowed hard, trying to calm himself before speaking.

"Clara... there's something I need to talk about," Franklin began in a low voice.

"Why? Is there a problem?" Clara's tone changed to one of con