Chapter 137

ICIEST’S POV:

Her response carried a scoff, her voice tinged with humor despite the situation: "I'm keeping it in check. You know me, I've got this. We're nearly at your location, so sit tight."

A frown creased my brow, her words stirring a different kind of unease. Swiftly, I retorted, "Don't play it down too much. I'll be waiting right here, wife. Just get back safely."

The tension in the air was thick as I clenched my fist, waiting for her response. The seconds felt like an eternity until her voice finally broke through the silence.

"I will," she replied, her words hanging in the air like a promise. The call ended, leaving me with a mixture of relief and uncertainty.

As the call ended, I turned my gaze to Grayson, who seemed to release a breath he had been holding. There was a tension in the air that still lingered, but some of it seemed to ease with his reaction.

Calmly, I advised, "Let's give them a few minutes. They should be arriving soon."

My prediction wasn't off, as mere mom