Cecilia held the phone to her ear, her tone both calm and assertive as she responded, "Andrew, it's impressive that you caught on to my visit to the Healing Field Hospital today. However, let's cut this whole story short. Andrew, there's a matter I need to talk to you about. "I'm fine with going to your place to discuss it."
The line fell silent for a brief moment, except for the soft sound of Andrew's breathing. His tone was cautious when he spoke. "Cecilia, that would be unsuitable, impolite, and inconsiderate, to say the least." Inviting my ex-wife to my place? That would disturb my wife, and I do not plan to do that."
Cecilia smiled knowingly, undeterred by his defensiveness. "Regarding your wife," Cecilia went on with a deliberate calmness, "she's the primary reason I wish to meet with you. "Since visiting your home is not permitted, I'll visit you at your workplace."
Andrew let out a sigh that was noticeable, laden with annoyance. "Why not simply share it with me now, over th
