"Brother, where have you been?" Eason Clarke's voice came with a hint of complaint, "How long has it been since you visited me?"
"Eason." Tristan sat down on the sofa. Monica also walked towards him.
Tristan spoke gently and patiently, "Didn't I tell you before I left? I had some things to take care of. Once I return to Arkpool City, I'll visit you in the hospital. Have you forgotten?"
"I didn't forget. I miss you." The little guy on the other end of the phone lowered his eyes and pouted, not very happy, "Michelle isn't here, Ivan didn't come either, I haven't seen Dr. Watson in a while."
To him, all the familiar faces had suddenly disappeared.
Monica vaguely guessed what Eason was thinking. She squatted beside Tristan and looked up at him.
The phone was of such high quality and the room was so quiet that even without the speaker on, she could hear Eason Clarke's words.
Just as Tristan was thinking about how to respond to his brother.
"Eason." The girl spoke softly, "It's Monica."
Tristan's eyes raised slightly, looking at her with a gentle gaze.
"Eason, can you hear me?" Monica's kind voice was extremely soothing.
Tristan turned on the speaker and held the phone to her lips. He sat on the sofa, holding it for her.
"Monica!" Eason Clarke was suddenly very happy, "I've missed you and brother! When are you guys coming to see me?"
"We miss you too."
Monica squatted next to Tristan's long legs, her hands supporting her chin, "Eason, you need to listen to dad and also to the doctor. When I come back, I'll take you to meet new friends! We can play word games together!"
"Which new friend? What's his name?" Eason Clarke took it seriously.
Monica thought for a moment, "It's not one new friend, it's a group. Will you be a good boy and wait for sister Monica?"
"Okay." Eason Clarke said directly, "Bye." Then he hung up the call.
Monica was slightly taken aback and looked up at Tristan, "He hung up just like that?" The two were so close, their gazes meeting.
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