THIS THING CALLED LOVE
The Phone Call That Changed Everything
Two days after Adrian and Edna's reconciliation, life felt a little lighter. They had begun rebuilding their bond, although some cracks still remained. For Adrian, loving Edna now felt like a new promise—one he was determined to uphold. They spent most of those days together, reconnecting, working through their lingering misunderstandings, and imagining the life they wanted to create. Just when things seemed like they were finally heading in the right direction, Adrian’s phone rang, and the name on the screen froze him in place. It was Lissa.