Violet had waited for a long time and Josie did not answered until the last second.
Josie's raspy voice came from the receiver.
"Violet."
Her sound... Was she sleeping?
But it was already late in the afternoon. Where did she sleep?
Surprise flashed in Violet's eyes, "Josie, where are you? Did something happen?"
"I'm fine. It's just ..."
Josie paused, and Violet hastily asked, "Just what?"
"It's just that kindergarten is supposed to be over, but I forgot to pick up Erin, so you have to go there soon."
Erin hadn't been picked up!
Violet was startled, and although there were a million questions in her mind, it was clear that now was not the time to ask.
"Okay, then I'll go pick up Erin first. Josie, are you ... really okay?"
Why did she sound so tired?
"I'm really okay. I'll talk to you when I'm back."
At the other end of the phone, Josie hung up, looked at Austin who was getting dressed. Somewhat chagrined, she fixed her hair around her ear.
What a depression! She was actually taken advantage of by Austin!
No!
Technically, she forced Austin to sleep with her!
The scene flashed back that she grabbed him and not let go, ans she kissed and hugged him.
It was so humiliating!
"Mr. Evison ..."
"You ..."
The two spoke in unison.
Austin raised his eyebrows and looked at the blushing woman and said softly, "You first."
"I'm trying to say that we're all adults. What just happened ... Just think of it as a game played between adults!"
Josie wrapped in her blanket. Her eyes averted, not looking at Austin.
Austin gave a smile and his good-looking eyebrows knitted.
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