"Joanna Lawrence, is...it you? Did you call to tell me something?" It was as if he couldn't believe that this phone call was from Joanna. There was a long silence on Frank Parker's end before he finally spoke.
There was hesitation even in his voice due to the uncertainty.
The cautious tone was akin to a surprised blessing.
Joanna glanced at Lady Parker, who was standing by her side. Feeling somewhat complicated, she responded, "Yes, it's me."
"So it really is you, I thought I was mistaken." Frank was silent again for a few seconds, his voice sounding as light as if he was afraid to scare her, "So, does you calling me mean you need something? Whatever it is, feel free to tell me."
Joanna: "..."
This was why she wanted to keep her distance from Frank.
She wasn't emotionally obtuse, she wasn't oblivious to the fact that Frank had feelings for her.
It was precisely because she realized this that she didn't want any further contact with him.
