Chapter 269

Chapter 269

Just as Eric and Mary were settling into their comfortable silence, Eric's phone began to ring, cutting through the quiet of the room. He reached for it and saw James's name flashing on the screen. With a sigh, he stood up from the couch and walked over to the window, answering the call.

"James," Eric greeted, trying to keep his tone neutral, though the underlying tension was palpable. "How are you?"

"Eric," James replied, his voice steady but with an edge of curiosity. "I'm good. I just wanted to check in with you—how did your visit to Liam Carter go? Anything I should know?"

Eric glanced back at Mary, who was watching him with a concerned expression, before turning his attention back to the call. "It went about as expected, I suppose," Eric began. "Liam was...well, Liam. He was in a decent mood, considering the circumstances. We talked for a bit, but it felt like he was fishing for something, testing the waters."

James's voice took on a more serious tone. "Testing the wa
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