Semua Bab He Regrets After The Countdown to Our Divorce: Bab 81

Melissa's POV"Hello." I said boldly, the moment I placed the phone on my ear.My voice came out stronger than I felt. But inside, my stomach was doing flips. But I couldn't let them know how close I was to breaking."Good day, sir." I added since he didn't say anything immediately and for some reasons that came to my mind, I put the phone on 'speak out' so Josh can hear what they would eventually say from their own end too.The silence on the other end stayed a little bit longer than it should have. I could hear breathing, faint and deliberate, like whoever was on the line was taking their time. And in turn, enjoying the power they had over me.Josh moved closer, close enough that our shoulders touched. His presence alone steadied me a little, reminded me I wasn't facing this alone."There is no need for pleasantries. Besides, this isn't what I wanted to hear from you. Of course, you already know the reason why I am calling. So, just go ahead and say something I need to hear from you