The early morning stillness at Imperial Heights was shattered by a loud, piercing ring. In the soft tangle of sheets, Charlotte stirred, grumbling as she woke, confusion clouding her face. Still half-asleep, she buried herself deeper against the warmth beside her.
Anthony noticed her reaction and couldn’t help but smile. He rubbed her back gently with one hand and reached for the phone on the nightstand with the other. Seeing who was calling, he leaned in close, his voice soft at her ear. “It’s Apex calling.”
He hadn’t planned on letting anyone interrupt their morning, but this was her personal line. Not just anyone had that number.
“Do you want to take it?” Anthony kissed her forehead, his words quiet.
“Ugh, so annoying,” Charlotte muttered, her face scrunched with irritation.
“I’ll hold it, you talk,” Anthony said, smiling as he answered the call and put it on speaker.
“Dr. Cole, hello?” came a nervous voice the moment the call connected. “This is Moran from Apex University’s physics department. I had some things I wanted to discuss with you. I hope I’m not disturbing you.”
Charlotte kept her eyes closed and didn’t move, her head still against Anthony’s chest. “It’s six a.m. here in Eldoria,” she said, her tone flat.
There was immediate silence on the other end. Moran audibly hesitated, clearly realizing his mistake.
Great job, he thought to himself. He’d totally forgotten about the time difference. Had he just woken up the famous Dr. Cole?
“Maybe you should go back to sleep…” Moran’s nerves came through even over the phone. He stuttered, trying to soften the awkwardness.



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Whos next? Rogers and stella??...
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Muito boa a história só quero que se resolva logo o problema da mutaçao e que a nora volte as duas se curem ! Antony e Charlotte tudo de bom e os outros casais que estão se formando tudo fofo só falta o Donald e o amigo do Andrew arrumar um amor ! História tem drama romance e comédia lottie mocinha forte que não leva desaforos Antony completamente apaixonado por ela. ( Espero que lottie acabei de vez com esteve ,Olivia ! chega de Olivia enchendo o saco e difamando a lottie parece barata morre nunca essa peste)...
Come on Lottie...go to your mother. Can't wait for the family reunion! Robert should meet Nora.......
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