Phil regretted promising to take care of their daughter.
If their daughter had been in Anya's care, she would not have gone out drinking.
He took a deep breath and patiently asked, "Maybe you're in a bad mood because you miss your daughter?"
Since she didn't reply, he knew he was right and added, "If you miss your daughter, you should come back to see her. In that way, you won't feel bad. Wine only makes you suffer."
Worried that it was unsafe for her to drink alone outside, he persuaded her to go home.
But Anya read his thoughts and mocked him. "Phil, I know your intention. You just don't want me to drink. Let me ask you one question. What are you to me to meddle in my business?"
Her question was seemingly unreasonable but aimed to force him to redefine their relationship.
If he insisted on drawing clear lines between them, he should not intervene in her business.
If he intended to mind her business, he had to get back together with her.
Phil was both amused and annoyed when he saw through Anya's intention.
He found an excuse. "I'm making sure you're safe."
She sneered and retorted, "You needn't worry about my safety. I'm responsible for my own safety, and whatever happens to me is my business."
Then the phone was hung up. Phil held the phone and could do nothing.
In the past, he would decisively get her back. But now...
Phil hopelessly looked at the bedroom where the baby was sleeping and he could not leave the baby alone to find Anya.
He had to admit that Anya could easily irritate him.
She knew he could not go to her, so she went to the bar boldly.
Phil wouldn't leave Anya alone, so he called Gaven, told him the whole thing, and asked for his advice, "Do you want to take care of my kids? Or do you want to find Anya and keep an eye on her for me to make sure she's safe?"
Gaven immediately made the choice. "I go to find Anya. I'm afraid that I can't look after the baby."
In fact, Gaven didn't know how to take care of a newborn baby.
"OK." Phil agreed and added, "If she wants a drink, let her have some."
"I see." Then, Gaven set off and found Anya in a bar.
At the sight of Gaven, Anya turned annoyed and knew he was instructed by Phil.
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